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Melbourne : Indonesian and Australian leaders said Wednesday they were close to signing a new bilateral defense treaty. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the pact during the Indonesian leader’s first state visit to Australia. Albanese said he hoped to sign the completed treaty during a visit to Indonesia in January. “The governments of Australia and Indonesia have just substantively concluded negotiations on a new bilateral treaty on our common security,” Albanese told reporters in a statement with Prabowo in Sydney. “This treaty will commit Australia and Indonesia to consult at a leader and ministerial…

Ankara : A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan. The number of casualties and the cause of the incident were not immediately clear. Initial video from the scene near the Azerbaijan border showed chunks of twisted metal strewn across a grassy knoll, with parts of the fuselage still ablaze and dark smoke rising into a clear sky.

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) is promoting the Kingdom’s thriving financial services and fintech ecosystem at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, taking place from 12 to 14 November at the Singapore EXPO. Through its participation, the Bahrain EDB aims to strengthen investment ties with Singapore and highlight the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for innovation, technology, and sustainable growth. The Bahrain Pavilion (Hall 5, Booth 5D33) will bring together representatives from Bahrain’s financial services sector and key ecosystem partners, offering investors and fintechs direct access to explore collaboration and expansion opportunities across the GCC and…

Riyadh : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, took part in a high-level dialogue on sustainable tourism during the TOURISE Summit, held in Riyadh from November 11 to 13. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the World Economic Forum, the summit brought together ministers, chief executives, and global tourism leaders to discuss the future of the industry and means to strengthen cooperation between governments, the private sector, and civil society. Al Sairafi underlined the importance of adopting responsible tourism practices that support inclusive and sustainable growth while maintaining a balance between economic,…

New Delhi : A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said. The blast, which triggered a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, took place near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the fire services said. The cause is being investigated. New Delhi’s international airport, metro stations and government buildings were placed on a high security alert after the explosion, the government said. A former imperial palace, the Red Fort, is a major tourist attraction in the…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain condemned and denounced the bombing that took place in the centre of New Delhi, the capital of the Republic of India, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people.   A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended Bahrain’s condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of India, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The Ministry reiterated Bahrain’s firm stance against all acts of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security, stability, and the safety of innocent civilians.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), today issued two edicts announcing appointments at the REHC. Under the first edict, Mohammed Ahmed Al Ne’ma was appointed as Director of the Jockeys’ Support Fund at the REHC. The second edict announced the appointment of Maryam Mohammed Mahmood as Director of Human Resources and Services, and Fatima Abdulwahab Al Balooshi as Director of Investment and Financial Sustainability.

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,927 inspection campaigns and visits, from November 2-8, which resulted in the detention of 17 violating and irregular workers, while 52 violators were deported.  The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The LMRA noted that 1,899 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 28 joint inspection campaigns, 14 campaigns…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the talks held by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of the Kingdom of Malaysia, during His Majesty’s state visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Cabinet noted that the outcomes of the visit have deepened bilateral ties and reflect the two countries shared commitment to further strengthening its partnership across various fields…

Washington : The United States Senate took the first step towards ending the government shutdown after a group of Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies. In a preliminary procedural vote, the Senate voted 60–40 to move towards passing compromise legislation to fund the government and to hold a later vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which expire on January 1. Final approval could take several days if Democrats object and delay the process.