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Manama : On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of the 11th cohort of Bahrain Polytechnic students, held today at the Bahrain National Theatre. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla affirmed that the continuous development of the education sector at all levels, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the guidance of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflects the Kingdom’s firm belief that investing in education is…

Al Madinah Al Munawwarah :   Ali Mohammed Al Majed, Secretary-General and Deputy Chairman of Special Olympics Bahrain, participated in the meeting of the Regional Advisory Council of the Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa (MENA), held in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Al Majed affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to actively contributing to the development of the Special Olympics movement at the regional level by supporting initiatives that promote the inclusion and empowerment of people with determination across sports and social fields. He commended the continued cooperation among member countries in achieving shared…

Paris : Thieves broke into Paris’ Louvre Museum by using a crane and smashing an upstairs window on Sunday, stealing priceless jewellery from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said. The robbery is likely to raise awkward questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about a lack of investment at a world-famous site that welcomes 8.7 million visitors in 2024. The thieves struck at about 9:30 am (0730 GMT) when the museum had already opened its doors to the public, and entered the Galerie d’Apollon…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the launch of the mobile postal services project by Bahrain Post, an innovative step aimed at enhancing and expanding postal services across the Kingdom’s governorates. The project seeks to provide convenient solutions that make it easier for citizens and residents to access postal services without the need to visit traditional post offices. Dr. Khalid Abdulrahman Al Haidan, Assistant Undersecretary for Postal Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, said that the project represents a qualitative leap in improving customer experience. It offers a convenient and efficient alternative for completing postal…

Manila : Philippine authorities evacuated more than 9,000 residents from Catanduanes Island as tropical storm Fengshen approached the country’s eastern coast, bringing winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour. Officials warned of possible coastal flooding and landslides as the storm’s eye passes near the island in the Bicol region later today.

Washington : Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), emphasised that despite major global and regional events, GCC states have established themselves as a fundamental pillar of regional and global security and stability, and as a distinguished model of integration and cooperation. These remarks came during a discussion session hosted by the Institute of Arab Gulf States in Washington, D.C., attended by several ambassadors from GCC and Arab countries, along with senior officials and specialists. Albudaiwi highlighted the GCC’s key achievements in political, economic, security, and military fields, noting that the Council has unified its positions…

Dhaka : A massive fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, forcing the suspension of all departing flights, airport officials said. Talha bin Zasim, an officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell, said 36 firefighting units were working to extinguish the blaze. An airport official confirmed that all aircraft were safe and that operations had been postponed until the fire was fully brought under control. It was the third major fire in Bangladesh in recent days, following a chemical warehouse blaze on Tuesday that killed 16 people…

Washington : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, delivered a statement on behalf of the Arab Group and the Maldives, represented by the Kingdom of Bahrain, before the Development Committee during its 112th meeting, held as part of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, United States of America. The meeting brought together committee ministers and senior officials from international institutions and organisations to discuss global economic issues of shared concern. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa said that many countries around the world are facing structural…

Manama : The Bahrain national cycling team is preparing to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, aiming to achieve strong results that reflect the sport’s progress in the Kingdom and take advantage of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s historic hosting of the event. The team includes Hasan Aqeel Thamer, Hussain Ali Hasan, Thamer Aqeel Thamer, Isa Saleh Ahmed, Aseel Kamal Ahmed, Jood Kumail Ahmed, Dana Mohammed Al Doseri, and Zainab Karam. The cyclists completed an intensive training programme featuring daily sessions and participation in local and regional competitions to boost technical and physical readiness. The event offers young Bahraini cyclists…

Bucharest : An explosion at an eight-storey apartment block in Romania’s capital Bucharest collapsed floors, killing three people and injuring 14 on Friday, local media reported. The blast broke windows at a nearby high school, news website Hotnews.ro reported. The explosion completely collapsed two floors in the building and affected other apartments below. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. News website Biziday reported that the gas supply had been stopped on Thursday after residents reported the smell of gas. Firefighters ordered evacuations for all 108 apartments in the block over fears it could collapse, media said. Teams…