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Jerusalem : Thousands of Muslim worshippers performed the Friday prayer of the second week of Ramadan in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem stated that nearly 120,000 worshippers had been able to reach the holy site and perform the second Friday prayer of Ramadan in the courtyards of the mosque, considered the third holiest place for Muslims worldwide.

Manama : Northern Governor, Ali bin Al Shaikh Abdulmohsen Al Asfoor, participated in the distribution of 500 healthy Iftar meals at the junction of Salman City. The distribution was part of the Northern Governorates’ Fast-Breaking on the Road activity. The governor asserted the governorate’s dedication to holding such activities in Ramadan to promote social solidarity, coexistence, and peace in Bahraini society, which is characterised by its love of charity and cohesion.

Ottawa : Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on Thursday survived a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition Conservative Party over Canada’s carbon tax, which looks set to be a major issue in an election likely to be held next year. Legislators voted 204-116 to defeat the motion introduced by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who says the tax imposes too great a cost on Canadians. Canada is aiming to cut emissions 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and a steadily rising carbon price is a key part of the Liberals’ climate plan. It is due to increase again on April…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who is on a visit to the Kingdom. The meeting, held at the Al-Sakhir Palace, was attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and National Security Advisor; His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) has launched a series of programmes to support its beneficiaries during the holy month of Ramadan. The foundation aims to establish additional partnerships with various entities in the Kingdom, encompassing institutions, companies, and individuals, to involve everyone in humanitarian efforts and foster a culture of giving. Commenting, Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary-General, expressed pride in implementing the order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the RHF Honorary President, distribute Ramadan gifts to all the RHF- sponsored families. He added that the RHF will carry on undertaking its…

Paris : Hosts France will play the United States to kick off the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics after the two teams were drawn together on Wednesday. The game will be played in Marseille on July 24, two days before the opening ceremony in Paris. New Zealand and the winner of a playoff between Guinea and the fourth-placed team in the Asian qualifying competition complete Group A. Argentina, who won the title in 2004 and 2008, were drawn with Morocco, Ukraine and a yet-to-be-determined Asian qualifier in Group B. Two-times defending champions Brazil will not take part…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, received, in the presence of HM the King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, well-wishers from the Governorate of Muharraq, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today, as part of HM’s meetings with Bahraini citizens during the holy month of Ramadan. The attendees extended utmost congratulations to HM the King on the holy month of Ramadan, wishing him abundant health, happiness and long life. They also wished the kingdom and its people further progress and prosperity, under HM the King’s leadership. HM King Hamad welcomed the Muharraq Governorate’s…

Dublin : : Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday he was stepping down as Ireland’s prime minister in a surprise move. Varadkar’s Fine Gael party will open nominations for a new leader on Thursday with the results to be announced on April 5. “My reasons for stepping down are both personal and political,” Varadkar said during a news conference.

Taiyuan : China’s coal-rich province of Shanxi extracted 1.99 billion cubic meters of coalbed methane in the first two months of 2024, up 13.6 percent year on year, accounting for about 79 percent of the country’s total, according to the provincial statistics bureau. Utilising coalbed methane, a byproduct of coal, can help reduce risks in mining, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and ease gas shortages. Shanxi is one of several Chinese regions with abundant coalbed methane resources. It houses about a third of China’s estimated reserves of coalbed methane. By the end of 2022, the province’s proven coalbed methane reserves had…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, receives Retheisri Wigertney Mendes, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Fakhro commended Sri Lanka’s Embassy’s efforts to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, stressing the need for continuous efforts in various sectors. The meeting discussed enhancing economic cooperation between both countries, highlighting Bahrain’s economic infrastructure and its advantages as a preferred investment destination for global projects.