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Manama : The Ministry of Education has obtained the ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security management for the second consecutive year, after successfully meeting all audit and accreditation requirements by the internationally accredited RICI company. The achievement reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to advance information security management, adopt international best practices, and enhance digital infrastructure to ensure data protection and business continuity across its sectors. ISO 27001:2022 is one of the leading international standards for effective information security management, providing frameworks of policies and controls that safeguard privacy and availability of information in line with global digital governance.

Washington : US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reshaping his tariff programme, lifting duties on key minerals including gold alloys, graphite, tungsten and uranium. The exemptions also cover critical materials used in aerospace, electronics, medical devices and some pharmaceuticals, aimed at easing supply chain concerns. New tariffs were imposed on silicon products.

Beijing : China’s services trade reached 4.58 trillion yuan (USD 644.2 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, marking an 8.2% year-on-year increase, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. Service exports grew 15.3% to nearly 2 trillion yuan, while imports rose 3.3% to 2.58 trillion yuan, resulting in a deficit of 581.56 billion yuan. Travel related services recorded a 10.4% increase to 1.26 trillion yuan, with exports surging 62.9%. Knowledge-intensive services also grew 6.8%, exceeding 1.77 trillion yuan.

New Delhi : Six people were killed and four others injured when a cable car carrying construction materials fell on a hillside in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat state. Local authorities said the accident occurred during construction work on the hill. Rescue teams rushed to the site, and the injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

El Arish : The 61st Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, arrived at El Arish International Airport in Egypt, carrying food baskets to be transported to the affected Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. This aid comes as part of the support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to the Palestinian people in Gaza, to help alleviate the severe famine and difficult living conditions faced by the Strip.

Bangkok : Thailand’s parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister. In the parliamentary vote, Anutin won 311 votes out of 490, defeating Chaikasem Nitisiri of the Pheu Thai Party, who received 152 votes. Meanwhile, 27 lawmakers abstained. With this result, Anutin secured victory in Thailand’s first parliamentary vote to select a prime minister since 2019.

Abu Dhabi :Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, met with Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office of the United Arab Emirates, at the office headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed the distinguished media cooperation between the two countries and discussed means to further develop it, in addition to addressing institutional and media development initiatives to advance joint efforts. The discussions also highlighted the importance of leveraging technological advances in digital media, expanding cooperation in training, capacity building and…

Geneva : Arguj Kalantarli, the newly appointed Secretary General of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO), received Ambassador Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, at the organisation’s headquarters. Kalantarli commended Bahrain’s efforts in supporting humanitarian work and promoting international cooperation in civil defence and risk reduction, noting the kingdom’s commitment to initiatives that enhance Bahrain’s ability to face disasters and protect lives and property. On his part, Ambassador Abdullah congratulated the Secretary General on his new post and emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to continue close cooperation with the ICDO, enhance…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, affirmed that Bahrain has established a pioneering humanitarian approach at the local and international levels by extending a helping hand to all beneficiaries of humanitarian support programs under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Abuja : The death toll from a boat sinking in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, has risen to 60. Abdullahi Baba Ara, Chairman of Borgu Local Government Area, said the figure is likely to increase, noting that 10 people are in critical condition while many remain missing. Sa’adu Inuwa Muhammad, Chairman of Shagumi Local Government Area, said the boat was carrying more than 100 people, adding that most of the victims were women and children