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Manama : As preparations intensify for the upcoming Asian Youth Games (AYG), set to take place in Bahrain from October 22 to 31 under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the organising committee continues its efforts to ensure optimal comfort for participants. Noor Hussain, head of the Accommodation Committee, said, “We have made it a priority to select outstanding hotels that provide all necessary services to create a conducive environment for athletes and official delegations. The executive committee will offer more than 20 hotels for the participating delegations, featuring both 5-star and 4-star accommodations, with…

Manama : In line with ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination to safeguard national security and stability, Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security, received Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa, the National Guard Staff Director. The meeting was attended by Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security and Brigadier Shaikh Hisham Mohammed Al Thawadi, Assistant Chief of Staff for Administrative Affairs at the National Guard. Lieutenant General Al Hassan commended the existing cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and the National Guard, noting that the…

East Alton : Two people were killed when a helicopter crashed onto a cargo barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the barge was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Commercial navigation on the river was temporarily suspended following the incident. East Alton is located approximately 32 kilometres north of St. Louis.

Beijing : China’s exports grew by 7.3% during the first seven months of 2025, while imports declined by 1.6%, according to data released Thursday by the General Administration of Customs. Figures published by the Xinhua News Agency showed that China’s total goods trade — exports and imports combined — increased by 3.5% year-on-year during the same period, reaching 25.7 trillion yuan (USD 3.6 trillion). Lyu Daliang, Director of the Department of Statistical Analysis at the General Administration of Customs, said in a press briefing that China’s foreign trade has maintained stable growth this year despite a complex external environment. He…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Exhibition and Tourism Authority (BTEA), highlighted Youth City 2030 as a pioneering national initiative designed to empower Bahraini youth and develop their skills, preparing them to represent the Kingdom with distinction on the global stage.  Minister Al Sairafi emphasised that previous editions of the initiative had successfully equipped the labour market with qualified Bahraini professionals across the tourism, events, and management sectors. During a tour of the specialised programmes featured in the current edition, the Minister observed several programmes that directly support the strategic objectives…

Manama : Nibras Mohamed Talib, Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, announced the launch of the Best Practices in Combating Trafficking in Persons in the Private Sector Award, to honour exemplary models that safeguard the rights of labour relationship parties and promote fair and safe work environments. The announcement was made during the opening of the second edition of the Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons 2025, held under the theme “The role of the private sector in combating trafficking in persons”. The event was attended…

Beijing : Rescue crews raced on Wednesday to clear debris and flooded roads as southern China braced for more extreme rainfall and spreading infection after some of the worst downpours this century, brought by a peak in East Asian monsoon rains. Forecasters warned of more thunderstorms after the century’s second-heaviest August rains pounded Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, forcing its Baiyun airport, one of the world’s busiest, to cancel 363 flights and delay 311. The day before, the skies above Hong Kong and the high-tech cities of China’s Pearl River Delta turned livid and dumped the heaviest August rainfall…

Manama :   As part of efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety on key highways, the General Directorate of Traffic announced that, starting September 1,  King Hamad Highway will be added to the list of roads where heavy vehicles (weighing over 3 tonnes) are prohibited during peak hours, from 6:30 to 8:00 A.M. and from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. The restriction excludes emergency vehicles and pre-authorised public service vehicles. The General Directorate of Traffic has called on all companies, institutions, and drivers to adhere to the peak hour restrictions and comply with traffic regulations. It emphasised that…

Manama :The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the United Mexican States, which commenced in 1975. The Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s pride in the longstanding relations between Bahrain and Mexico, founded on mutual respect and shared values, and underscored the steady progress in bilateral cooperation across various domains. It underscored the strength of the partnership between the two countries, supported by high-level exchanges and regular rounds of political consultations between their respective foreign ministries. These efforts have contributed to deepening dialogue and enhancing coordination on regional…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call today with His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine. Both sides reviewed the strong bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Palestine and discussed means to support and enhance cooperation across various domains. The call also discussed regional developments and issues related to the Palestinian cause. His Majesty the King reiterated the Kingdom’s firm stance on the Palestinian cause, supporting all efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful and lasting solution. HE President Abbas expressed appreciation for Bahrain’s support under the leadership of…