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Washington : SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday moments after liftoff, marking another failed test for what the company describes as the most powerful rocket in human history. SpaceX stated that the spacecraft broke apart during its eighth test launch from the company’s spaceport in Texas, causing a loss of communication. The company attributed the failure to an unscheduled rapid disassembly during the burn phase. The company confirmed that it has begun coordinating with safety officials to implement emergency response measures as planned. It will review test data to determine the primary cause of the failure, emphasising that setbacks serve…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, discussed with Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, means to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation. Their talks focused on economic, trade, and investment sectors, as well as renewable energy, infrastructure, and other key development areas that serve their shared interests.  HH the President emphasised the UAE’s commitment to building development partnerships with African nations to support a more prosperous and sustainable future. Both sides expressed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation between the UAE and the Central African Republic…

Manama : Following the directive of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to open, renovate, and restore 40 mosques under the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments Directorates across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, inaugurated Mariam Mosque in North Riffa. Al Hajeri highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to mosque development, commending the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The three story mosque, accommodating 260 worshippers, includes a men’s…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of thanks to Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, following the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Bahrain’s initiative to designate January 28 as the International Day for Peaceful Coexistence, based on a Bahraini initiative and draft resolution submitted by the Centre.  His Royal Highness expressed pride in this international achievement, which reflects the global recognition of Bahrain’s leadership in promoting tolerance and peaceful…

Sydney :   Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, impacting millions of people. Destructive wind gusts of up to 155 kph (96 mph) could develop from Thursday afternoon, and tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to land as a category-two storm early on Friday morning near Brisbane, Queensland’s capital. Total rainfall from the event could…

Amman : Saleh Kharabsheh, Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, signed a memorandum of cooperation with Khalil Abu-Rub, General Manager of Harmony Investments Company (HINCO), to strengthen collaboration in geological studies and mineral resource exploration. Kharabsheh underscored that the memorandum builds upon ongoing geological survey efforts in Jordan, aiming to develop a precise mineral map using drone technology, a globally adopted advanced method. He highlighted the ministry’s commitment to obtaining reliable data to identify mineral resource locations and assess untapped reserves, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra). Hisham Zayoud, Director of the Geology and Mining Directorate, stated that the memorandum…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has called on banks and institutions across the public and private sectors to download the updated card reader software, now available via Bahrain’s National Portal, bahrain.bh. The software enables healthcare, education, banking, and telecommunications institutions, among others, to seamlessly read data from both the newly revamped ID cards and previous versions, ensuring efficient processing of transactions requiring citizen and resident data access. Entities seeking further information or inquiries about the updated card reader software can submit their queries through the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul) or via the Tawasul app. The…

Ottawa : U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke for about 50 minutes on Wednesday and discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade, said a Canadian source. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Vice President JD Vance were also on the call, the source said, according to Reuters.

Manama : Alessandro Saggioro, Full Professor of History of Religions at Sapienza University of Rome, commended the Kingdom of Bahrain and the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence for their efforts in promoting peace and mutual respect. Professor Saggioro highlighted the establishment of the Day of Peaceful Coexistence as a significant milestone in fostering global harmony. The initiative, which prioritises peace, dignity, and knowledge, represents a tangible step towards building a more inclusive and cooperative society. He emphasised the relevance of this initiative amid ongoing global challenges, noting that it aligns with United Nations principles and offers a hopeful…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, emphasised that the documentary “The Silver Jubilee, Years of Harmony”, produced by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with Limefish Design, serves as an important record of the achievements made under the reign of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The documentary marks the silver jubilee of His Majesty’s ascension to the throne.  The minister emphasised that the documentary highlights key development milestones and major advancements witnessed by the Kingdom over the past twenty-five years, shedding light on the vision of His Majesty the King, which has…