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Manila :A magnitude 5.7 aftershock struck Sarangani province in the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday. The aftershock was centred 21 kilometres west of Balut Island in Davao Occidental province. The institute said the tremor was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani on Monday and warned that further damage is possible.

Abu Dhabi :  Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE provided support through the UAE Aid Agency to strengthen efforts by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said the UAE remains committed to providing humanitarian and health assistance to help address the impact of crises and disease outbreaks in coordination with governments, international organisations, and regional institutions. He noted that WHO reports indicate the continued spread of the Bundibugyo strain of…

Jerusalem : More than 60,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque.

Abu Dhabi :  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including claims concerning USD 3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the allegations are false and unfounded, stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The ministry called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official sources, and refrain from publishing or circulating unverified information and unfounded allegations.

Manama :  The Ministry of Labour announced that Edict (5) of 2026 regulating the midday work ban during the summer period will come into effect on Monday, June 15, and remain in force until August 31, 2026. Under the edict, employers are prohibited from requiring workers to perform duties in open outdoor areas under direct sunlight between 12:00 noon and 4:00 P.M. The measure forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain a safe working environment and protect workers from heat stress, sunstroke, and other summer-related health risks, while reducing occupational accidents during the period of high temperatures and humidity. The…

Rome : One person died and three others were injured in a helicopter crash near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Initial reports indicated that the helicopter took off from a villa on the Italian side of the lake before experiencing technical problems shortly after departure. Local media reported that the victim was 60 years old. Two of the injured were airlifted to hospital for treatment, while no further details were released regarding the identities of those on board. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances and cause of the crash.

New York : Elon Musk’s SpaceX raised USD75 billion in its blockbuster initial public offering on Thursday on the sale of 555.56 million shares, valuing the space, satellite and AI provider at USD1.77 trillion, a record for an initial offering. The rocket and satellite maker is set to debut on the ‌Nasdaq on Friday, a listing expected to usher in a wave of mega IPOs. SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at USD135 per share, making it one of the ‌world’s most valuable companies. The largest-ever IPO before SpaceX was the December 2019 offering of Saudi Aramco, which…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America. HM the King and HE the President reviewed developments related to efforts to reach a memorandum of understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest. His Majesty expressed appreciation to HE President Trump for his continued efforts to support peace and stability in the region and for his supportive positions toward the Kingdom of Bahrain. On the occasion of…

Berlin : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the Berlin Aviation Summit 2026 and the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA Berlin) 2026, where he highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts to advance its aviation sector through technology, digital transformation, and innovation. The minister said Bahrain continues to implement its strategic vision to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the aviation sector and strengthen its position as a trusted partner and regional hub for transport and logistics services. During a keynote address at the summit, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed said Bahrain’s National Aviation…

Manama : The FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) will continue to be held at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) until at least 2036 following a long-term extension of the circuit’s agreement with the series. BIC has been part of the FIA WEC calendar since the championship’s inaugural season in 2012 and has hosted 14 races to date. Bahrain has also regularly hosted the final race of the season. Initially held over six hours, the race has in recent seasons been expanded to eight hours. The 5.412-kilometre circuit features up to 54 gear changes per lap and speeds approaching 300 km/h.…