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Kinshasa : More than 2,500 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is spreading rapidly across an expanding area, the United Nations announced on Friday. Julien Harneis, Senior United Nations Ebola Coordinator, noted that the epidemic is spreading across an area larger than France and is expanding faster than response efforts can keep pace with. He added that the outbreak is affecting an area that has experienced three decades of conflict and faces significant humanitarian needs. Harneis called for more aid, noting that funding for the outbreak response could run out within weeks. He…

Nairobi : The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the ​Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 5,000, ‌government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warned that response efforts are failing to ​contain the deadly disease. Congo’s 17th Ebola epidemic ​turned into the biggest in the country’s history in terms of number of ​cases in late July, and over the weekend ​the death toll hit 2,378, the public health institute said, surpassing the previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020. The institute ​has so far logged 5,021 cases, according ​to its latest situation report, making it the second-worst outbreak ‌globally, ⁠behind…

Manama : BRAVE Combat Federation is set to break new ground once again as it brings its brand of elite mixed martial arts to Croatia for the first time with BRAVE CF 108, further strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s reputation as a global driving force behind the sport’s international growth. Scheduled for September 5 at the iconic Pula Arena, the event marks Croatia’s debut as a BRAVE CF host, making it the 18th European nation and the 39th country worldwide to stage a card under the Bahraini promotion’s banner. No other combat sports outfit has established a footprint across more…

Manama : The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) marks the silver jubilee of its establishment on August 22, 2001, as a prominent national milestone highlighting the achievements of Bahraini women and the progress made under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who placed Bahraini citizens at the heart of development and ensured a legislative and institutional environment that enabled women to effectively and capably fulfil their national role. The occasion coincides with the celebration of the declaration of 2026 as the Year of Isa Al Kabeer, commemorating the memory of His Highness…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to Hassan Abdul Aal Al Otaifi and his family following the death of his wife and three of his children in a tragic fire at a residential building.

New Delhi : At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in the Republic of India’s Kolkata. Press Trust of India reported that the fire broke out in a building near the West Bengal Fire Department headquarters in central Kolkata. Indian police said that two women and a child were among those killed, and at least 80 people were rescued from the building.

Manama : The Labour Ministry has developed a new digital service allowing jobseekers to request the postponement of a job interview appointment. The service allows jobseekers to submit a request to postpone their scheduled interview in advance, with requests reviewed according to approved procedures. Under the upgraded service, the user interface has been improved, procedures simplified and services fully digitised. Previously, jobseekers had to contact the ministry by phone, email or the national Tawasul system to provide reasons for postponement. Following the upgrade, beneficiaries can directly access the National Employment Platform and submit their reasons for postponement electronically one day…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to Hassan Abdul Aal Al Otaifi and his family following the death of his wife and three of his children in a tragic fire at a residential building.

Manama : Mazad, one of the leading local companies under Mumtalakat Bahrain Holding Company, has announced the launch of a new curated collection featuring a number of well-known luxury names on its auction platform. This initiative comes as part of Mazad’s ongoing efforts to provide its customers with exciting and valuable opportunities through a variety of auctions featuring different types of goods. The collection includes a carefully curated selection of watches, fashion, jewellery, marine craft, and luxury electric vehicles. Each piece has been selected based on its quality and appeal to collectors, and will be offered at competitive starting prices,…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates announced that the country’s air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The first missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell within territorial waters. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed its full readiness to deal with any potential threats and firmly confront any attempt to undermine the country’s security, ensuring the protection of sovereignty, stability, and national capabilities. The ministry urged the public to obtain news from official sources and avoid circulating rumours or false information.