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Manila : The death toll from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines has risen to 69, a disaster official said on Wednesday as the government mobilised agencies to search for survivors and restore power and water supplies. In Bogo city in the north of Cebu province, which was near the epicentre of the shallow quake that struck off the coast just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the hospital has been “overwhelmed,” Civil Defense official Raffy Alejandro told reporters. The death toll of 69 was based on data from the Cebu provincial disaster office and was subject to validation,…

Busan : South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba affirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and to cooperation amid the changing global trade order, during their summit talks held in the southeastern city of Busan. The two leaders agreed on the need for closer coordination in light of geographical changes and the global trade system, and on expanding cooperation into new areas, including collaboration on Arctic shipping routes. They also agreed to continue discussions on issues such as low birth rates and an ageing population, balanced national development, agriculture, disaster…

Chennai : Nine workers were killed in an accident at a thermal power plant that is under construction in the southern Indian city of Chennai, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a steel arch collapsed at a construction site at the Ennore SEZ Supercritical Thermal Power Project, said J. Radhakrishnan, secretary of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and chairman of the plant’s owner, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation. Radhakrishnan said one person was injured in the accident, in addition to the nine deaths. Officials at BHEL which is the contractor of the project, are present at the…

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a number of judges at Al Safriya Palace, who took the legal oath before him following the issuance of the Royal Decree appointing them as judges at the Court of Cassation and the High Civil Court of Appeal. His Majesty the King congratulated the newly appointed judges, wishing them success in their duties, and underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening justice and the rule of law. His Majesty the King expressed pride in the judges of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who bear the responsibility of safeguarding the rights of citizens…

Manama :  The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the names of those selected for its Graduate Development Programme “GP15”, designed to prepare future leaders, enhance their skills, and enable them to compete regionally and internationally. The programme received wide interest, with 15 outstanding Bahraini graduates chosen from holders of bachelor’s degrees across different academic disciplines during the past two years from universities in Bahrain and abroad. Candidates were required to have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.25. CBB confirmed that all applicants underwent a comprehensive assessment process, including aptitude testing and personal interviews, in line with its…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, met to discuss means of strengthening cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised the strength of UAE-Australia ties over recent decades. Highlighting key areas of collaboration, His Highness noted that future-focused sectors, including investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and education, serve as important avenues for cooperation aligned with the development priorities of both nations. The meeting also addressed several regional and…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federative Republic of Brazil signed a partnership agreement in digital economy and emerging technologies, including support for joint investments in innovation. The meeting focused on opportunities in research and development of modern technologies that will support innovation and enhance digital growth in both countries. The agreement was signed by Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, and Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil. The signing took place during the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting, which was chaired by South Africa.

Manama :  The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) announced the opening of registrations for the 8th cycle of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of the Bahraini Woman (2024 – 2026). The award was established by Decree (5) of 2004, and is named in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the SCW, in line with her vision to encourage ministries, governmental and private institutions, civil society, and individuals of both genders to propose initiatives and implement…

Manama : Following the directives of His Royal Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to offer three job opportunities to every registered job seeker before the end of the current year, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, conducted an inspection tour of the Employment Services Centre at the Ministry. Minister Khalaf met with several registered job seekers, listened to their feedback on recruitment procedures, and emphasised that all comments are considered to improve service delivery and facilitate employment processes. The Acting Labour Minister underlined the commitment…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its pride in the thirty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation, inaugurated in 1990. Over the past three decades, these relations have witnessed steady growth, reflecting the strength of the bonds between the two countries. The Ministry affirmed that Bahraini-Russian relations are founded on mutual respect, constructive cooperation and common interests. They have contributed to strengthening cooperation in the political, economic, commercial, health, cultural and tourism fields, in addition to ongoing coordination on regional and international issues…