Author: News Desk

Seoul : South Korea issued Level 1 forest fire response alert early on Sunday, as a wildfire erupted in the forests of Yangyang in Gangwon Province in the northeast part of the country, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people. The Korea Forest Service activated Level 1 alerts as firefighting efforts continued in the popular camping and beach town, which is now estimated to cover between 10 and 50 hectares. Forest authorities deployed 101 fire suppression vehicles and 326 personnel to contain the blaze and 25 helicopters are on their way to be deployed on Sunday.

Hanoi : The death toll from torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 55, with 13 people reported missing, the country’s disaster agency said on Saturday. Rainfall exceeded 1,900 mm (74.8 inches) in some parts of central Vietnam over the past week. The region is a major coffee production belt and home to popular beaches, but it is also prone to storms and floods. Nearly half of the fatalities were in Dak Lak province, where 27 people have died, while 14 people have been killed in Khanh Hoa province. The government estimates the flooding has cost…

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has begun a three-day strategic visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, including official meetings and engagements with the private sector, aimed at deepening economic relations and highlighting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s role as the ideal Gulf investment destination for European companies seeking to expand into the Middle East. The visit is led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, and brings together the investment promotion team in key economic sectors to engage German business leaders and investors in advanced and emerging…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, said the ministry’s win of the Best Integrated E-Service award at the 2025 e-Government Excellence Awards reflects its efforts in implementing a comprehensive digital transformation plan and linking electronically with various authorities involved in housing services for citizens, in line with the government performance and digital transformation objectives of the 2023–2026 programme. Minister Al Rumaihi highlighted that the award reflects the ministry’s success in creating an integrated digital system connected with 11 government and private entities, improving the quality and efficiency of services, increasing data accuracy, reducing…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and means to enhance it across various domains. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international matters of common interest.

Manama : The Coast Guard announced that a live-fire training exercise will be carried out on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Fasht Al Jarim area, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Coast Guard urged citizens and residents to take precautions and not approach the mentioned area at the specified time for their safety.

Manama : The Royal Court announced the passing of HH Shaikh Ibrahim bin Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. A statement issued by the Royal Court included prayer that Allah the Almighty would rest the soul of the deceased in eternal peace, and bless his relatives with patience and fortitude.

Valletta : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, as part of efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries. The meeting discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in transportation and telecommunications, as well as shared investment prospects and the exchange of expertise in support of common interests. The minister emphasised Bahrain’s keenness to expand cooperation with Malta, particularly in digital transformation initiatives and transport infrastructure development. Schembri commended the growing ties between the two countries and expressed Malta’s interest in deepening partnership…

Dhaka : At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with buildings damaged in many areas including the densely populated capital Dhaka. Tremors were felt in eastern states in neighbouring India that border Bangladesh, but there were no immediate reports of major damage there, authorities said. Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, said the injured included students from Dhaka university, factory workers in the city of Gazipur and residents of Narsingdi, the epicenter of the earthquake. Several of the injured taken…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Bahrain achieved its highest ever result at the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, surpassing its previous record for both gold medals and total medals. Bahrain’s tally reached 30 medals, including 15 gold, with one day remaining in the competition. This exceeds the 23 medals, including nine gold, won at the 2022 edition in Konya. The results reflect the continued development of Bahraini sport, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the efforts of the Bahrain Olympic Committee under His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of…