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Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced special fares to Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia. The promotional period from 15 to 21 August offers tickets starting from BHD 65 for a one-way Economy Class fare, inclusive of all taxes and surcharges. Passengers can take advantage of direct flights from Bahrain to Kuala Lumpur for travel between 29 September and 27 March 2027. Gulf Air’s direct service to Kuala Lumpur commences on 29 September, providing seamless access to one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant destinations. Gulf Air Holidays…

Riyadh : Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Member and Climate Envoy, held a telephone call with Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile. The call discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to enhance them in various domains, as well as exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Jeddah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the United States Central Command. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in the defence domain and reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Berlin :  Authorities in the Federal Republic of Germany ordered residents of the village of Gai to evacuate after a wildfire spread towards the area in the west of the country, putting about 1,800 residents at risk. The emergency warning app NINA issued its highest warning level, “severe danger”, as the fire approached the residential area. The municipality said the situation represented a major emergency, with about 25 hectares of forest burned and the flames spreading to within about 500 metres of the village.

Cairo : The League of Arab States condemned Iran’s targeting of two tankers belonging to the United Arab Emirates while they were crossing the Strait of Hormuz yesterday evening, in a blatant and unacceptable violation of international law and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, the League stressed that the recurrence of these Iranian violations poses a direct threat to freedom of maritime navigation, as well as has serious repercussions for international trade and global energy security. It affirmed the need to respect the rules of international law and the law of the sea, calling on Iran…

Tokyo : Heavy rain on Thursday and Friday killed eight people in eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued the highest warning for heavy rain (Level 5) in more than one-third of the municipalities in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. The cities of Chiba and Ichikawa, along with other towns, began urging citizens to take immediate safety measures, as widespread flooding occurred on public roads. The Japan Meteorological Agency also issued a Level 5 landslide warning for several municipalities in the prefecture, including Chiba and neighbouring Ichihara, before all the warnings were downgraded this morning.

Manama:   His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the Independence Day of India. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar congratulatory cable to HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Manama : : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, chaired the Council’s meeting for the year 2026, in the presence of the council’s members. The meeting reviewed a number of strategic initiatives and projects on the agenda and adopted a number of recommendations and decisions aimed at continuing to develop the youth and sports sector, improving quality of life, and enhancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s standing in areas of youth empowerment and sport. His Highness opened the meeting by…

Berlin : Around 12,500 people died due to heat in Germany from April 6 to August 2, 2026, according to the latest report on heat-related deaths issued by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). According to the data, heat is especially dangerous for older residents. At around 6,300, the most deaths were recorded in the age group 85 years or older. More than 3,100 of those who died were aged between 75 and 84, and nearly 1,900 between 65 and 74. Among those under 65, there were around 1,200 deaths. A severe heatwave at the end of June this year took…

Manama : The Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), in collaboration with the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program Alumni Association (CPISPAA), hosted a virtual mentoring and guidance event as part of the CPISPAA’s 8th Annual Mentoring Program, to support candidates from the 28th cohort shortlisted for the 2027 scholarship cycle as they prepare for their academic and professional journeys. The event is designed to prepare CPISP candidates for the next stage of their academic and professional journeys. Candidates received guidance on developing university application strategies, preparing for their final year of secondary school, and selecting university majors and career paths…