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Manila : A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines over the weekend, killing seven people after forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages. Tropical Storm Fengshen blew away from the main northern Philippine region of Luzon into the South China Sea late Sunday. It currently has sustained winds of up to 65 kph (40 mph) and gusts of up to 80 kph (50 mph), government forecasters said. The government’s disaster-mitigation agency said seven deaths were reported. Nearly 14,000 people who evacuated remained displaced from their homes by Monday, the agency said. One person…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The two sides reviewed the ongoing cooperation between the two countries across various domains. They also discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the efforts being made to end the war in the strip and enhance security and stability in the Middle East. The two sides emphasised the necessity of immediately alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people and achieving a…

Manama : An action-packed programme of top-class motorsport awaits race fans at the highly anticipated Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, taking place this November 7-8 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) as the eighth and final round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). While the packed WEC grid of Hypercars and LMGT3s will be the event’s top draw, there will be plenty more to look forward to on track in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME), which kicks off its 2025 / 2026 season in support of endurance racing’s premier series. The PCCME is the region’s most…

Manama :   His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree (63) of 2025 appointing members of the Dispute Resolution Panels Of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), based on a proposal of the Prime Minister and the approval of the Cabinet. The decree appointed the following as members of BICC: 1. Joan Donoghue. 2. Dr. Pinky Anand. 3. Judge Abdulrahman Al Sayed Mohammed Al Sayed Ahmed. 4. Judge Khalid Hassan Ali Ajaji. 5. Dr. Mohammed Salah Abdelwahab. 6. Aysha Abdullah Mohammed Mutaywea. 7. Chiann Bao. 8. Philippe Pinsolle. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each in…

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (62) of 2025, regarding the restructuring of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, based on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following Cabinet approval. The Board shall be chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and its members include: 1. The President of the Civil Service Bureau. 2. The Director-General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies. 3. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs. 4. The Chief…

Manama :   Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced that Fakhro Restaurants Company added 30 job vacancies for Bahraini citizens to the National Employment Platform. The initiative follows the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered job seeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth. The minister affirmed continued cooperation between the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and private sector institutions…

Manama : GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) Bahrain successfully hosted a distinctive event that creatively blended community celebration with crucial health awareness. The #GOPIOPinkPower Breast Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Event, held in association with American Mission Hospital at the Aura Arts Centre on October 17, drew over a huge crowd for an impactful evening. Moving beyond traditional seminars, GOPIO Bahrain organized the event as a merged experience, combining essential awareness sessions with a lively mini-fair (mela) and fun activities to encourage community engagement. The unique approach aimed to bring people together to celebrate life while raising…

Manama : A grand gala Diwali Function was organized by Bharathi Association in coordination with Starvision Events on October 17th at Golden Eagle Club . The Humorous debate session Called “Pattimandram” organised by well known speakers from Tamil Nadu. more than thousands of audience enjoyed the night with full of humorous, dance and music. BATHURUDEEN ABDUL MAJEED , a Tamil Language Enthusiast and a well known Businessman in Gulf Region graced the event as a chief guest. The event was inuagurated with a vibrant traditional dance performance choreographed by Nrityakalaratna Hansul Gani, featuring talented children of the Association’s members showcased…

Beijing : China’s fiscal revenue edged up 0.5 percent year on year to 16.39 trillion yuan (about 2.31 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first nine months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. The central government collected approximately 7.08 trillion yuan in fiscal revenue during the period, which was down 1.2 percent year on year, and local governments collected 9.3 trillion yuan, up 1.8 percent. In the first nine months, the country’s tax revenue totaled 13.27 trillion yuan, edging up 0.7 percent year on year, while its non-tax revenue decreased 0.4 percent to 3.12…

Dhaka : Flights resumed at Bangladesh’s main airport in Dhaka, airport officials said, six hours after a fire in the cargo section delayed flights and halted operations on Saturday. The first flight departed at 9:06 pm (1506 GMT) The fire has been completely brought under control, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh said in a statement. “Steps will be taken to identify the source of the fire and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” the ministry added. Operations at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were suspended after the fire broke out in the cargo…