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Makkah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement during the Makkah Summit for Joint Defence, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye, and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The summit reviewed the distinguished relations among the three countries and a number of issues of mutual interest. The summit statement said the agreement reflects…

Riyadh :  Eleven civilians were injured in Najran following attacks carried out by the Houthi militia, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Malki said the injured included seven Saudi nationals, among them a woman and a four-year-old child who sustained second-degree burns, one Yemeni national, and two Egyptian and one Pakistani expatriates. Al Malki said the attacks involved indiscriminate shelling targeting civilian objects, describing them as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law through the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. He said the Coalition’s Joint Forces Command will continue to…

Tokyo : A powerful typhoon approached southwestern Japan, prompting official warnings of heavy rain and strong winds across Okinawa, Amami and southern Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of landslides in Kumamoto Prefecture, which was affected by a recent earthquake, and said wind speeds associated with the typhoon had reached 198 km/h. The agency forecast up to 200 mm of rainfall over 24 hours in Okinawa and Amami, and up to 180 mm in southern Kyushu, urging residents to remain alert to the storm’s potential impacts over the weekend.

Cairo : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa departed the Arab Republic of Egypt following a visit during which His Majesty held talks with His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The discussions focused on the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt, means to further strengthen cooperation and close coordination, and the latest regional and international developments of shared interest. HE President El Sisi bid farewell to His Majesty upon departure. Following the visit, His Majesty the King sent a cable of thanks to HE President El Sisi, expressing…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today attended the 10th edition of the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism, held under his patronage. His Royal Highness commended the role of the national press as a key partner in supporting the Kingdom’s continued development, while also highlighting that Team Bahrain’s distinguished journalists continue to contribute to strengthening the Kingdom’s wide-ranging achievements, in support of the comprehensive development led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad outlined that the Kingdom’s press plays a vital role in strengthening national…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, today met with the eleventh intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed that the achievements of the Bahraini workforce across a variety of sectors are a reflection of their competence, sense of diligence, and dedication, making them a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Deputy King noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain remains committed to investing in its people, recognising that human capital is its…

Manama : The Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) has officially unveiled its plans for “Onam Ponnonam 2026,” a grand, month-and-a-half-long cultural extravaganza. KCA President James John announced the details during a recent press briefing, confirming that the festivities will kick off on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM and culminate in a grand closing ceremony on October 9, 2026. The celebrations aim to bring the rich heritage of Kerala to the community in Bahrain through a diverse lineup of cultural, sporting, entertainment, and community events. The extensive celebrations are coordinated under the leadership of Onam Celebrations Committee Chairman Jithin Jose…

Guatemala City : Guatemalan authorities ordered the preventive evacuation of two communities near the Fuego volcano late on Monday as it entered a more intense eruptive phase, spewing ash and sending pyroclastic flows down its slopes. The eruption sent pyroclastic flows – fast-moving mixtures of volcanic gas, ash and rock – down five ravines, disaster management officials said. The evacuations were ordered in El Porvenir and Las Lajitas, both in the municipality of San Juan Alotenango. Officials on Tuesday warned that the flows could travel further if activity intensifies. Ash clouds could affect areas up to 100 km (62 miles)…

Manama : The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) unveiled the visual identity for Bahrain Women’s Day 2026, which will be celebrated under the theme “Twenty-Five Years at the Heart of the Reform Project”, marking the silver jubilee of the council’s establishment. The SCW also published guidelines on its website outlining the use of the Bahrain Women’s Day logo and visual identity to ensure their consistent application across media and awareness materials. The visual identity features the silver jubilee emblem, displaying the number 25 encircled by a wreath to mark a quarter century of institutional work, alongside the official theme. The…

Manama : BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) is set to reach another milestone in its international expansion with the launch of BRAVE CF 108 in the Republic of Croatia on September 5, marking the organisation’s first event in the country and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a global hub for the development of mixed martial arts. The event will be held at the historic Pula Arena, making Croatia the 18th European nation and the 39th country worldwide to host a BRAVE CF event. The milestone further strengthens the promotion’s presence across Europe, where it has established itself as a leading force…