Author: News Desk

Beijing : Nine people are missing in central China after a landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures across much of the country, authorities said Sunday. Five people were rescued from under the rubble at a highway construction site in the central province of Hubei, where the accident occurred on Saturday. Crews were still excavating in hopes of finding more survivors. Tens of thousands of people have been moved to shelters amid heavy flooding in northern, central and southeastern China. Seasonal flooding is a regular occurrence in China, but this year’s rising waters have been accompanied by…

Eugene : Sydney McLaughlin produced an expert performance in a less familiar event to win the 400 metres in a world-leading 48.74 seconds at the U.S. championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, a year after making magic in the hurdles. Striding confidently on the same Hayward Field track where she won the 400m hurdles at worlds in record time last year, McLaughlin wrested the early lead in her new event and never gave her opponents much of a shot in a clinical run. Britton Wilson finished five hundredths of a second behind and Talitha Diggs was third in 49.93. McLaughlin…

New York : A scooter-riding gunman killed an 87-year-old man and wounded three others in a string of random shootings that stretched across two New York City boroughs, police said Saturday. A 25-year-old man was taken into custody without incident and his identity was not revealed by police, Assistant Police Chief Joseph Kenny said at a news conference. A 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine and a scooter were recovered. The New York Police Department pulled an image of the gunman from video and sent it to phones of officers, some of whom spotted the suspect about two hours…

Riyadh : Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the biggest gaming and esports festival worldwide opened yesterday July 8, organized by Saudi Esports Federation. Running for eight weeks, until the end of August, the festival will host 15 elite tournaments from 12 top titles, rock the concert stage at Mohammed Abdu Arena with an electrifying lineup of global music stars and delight millions of visitors with entertainment zones and a raft of family-friendly activities. The opening ceremony was held at Riyadh Boulevard City; it was followed by a press conference at a dedicated media center, where journalists and media representatives were…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and promulgated Law 11/2023. The law ratified the agreement between Bahrain and Turkmenistan regarding air services, following its approval by Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The agreement, attached to this law, was signed in Manama on February 22, 2023. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of the law, which takes effect the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Labour Minister, visited Invita Bahrain as part of his visits to institutions supporting the ministry’s programs in hiring national cadres. The minister met with Dr. Adel Abdulla Salem, Invita Board Chairman. The ministry is intensifying its efforts towards integrating citizens into qualitative sectors and providing them with skills to fit new jobs and professions in the labour market, including IT and its supporting professions. Invita Bahrain works in the field of business processing, managing and operating call centres, providing customer relationship management services, IT, providing infrastructure, developing applications and networks, and managing social…

Manama : During a recent visit to the General Directorate of Reformation and Rehabilitation and Detention Centre, some legal researchers were briefed about services and facilities provided to inmates and detainees, along with their rights stipulated by the law. The services are part of efforts to reintegrate inmates into society. The visit was organised as part of a training programme by the Public Prosecution to inform the participants on workflow to help them gain the required skills. The researchers were also informed about healthcare and treatment services and handicraft training provided to inmates.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed his pride in the leading role of the Bahraini press and its efforts to serve the society and support national development. His Majesty also highlighted the local press’s coverage of topics that are of importance to the kingdom and its citizens, and that contribute to spreading awareness and knowledge. HM the King spoke on receiving members of the Board of Directors the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) led by Chairman Isa Al Shaiji. His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM’s Personal Representative, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin…

Manama : The Bahrain U21 national volleyball team made a perfect start after winning their opening match in the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship 2023, being hosted by the Kingdom until July 16.Bahrain beat their Tunisian counterparts 3-0, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-22, to top their Group A.Cabinet Affairs Undersecretary, Deputy President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, was at the forefront of those who supported the national squad during their opening match against Tunisia.Bahrain Volleyball Association (BVA) President, Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, BVA Secretary General, Feras Al Helwachi, and the Chargé d’Affaires…

Oran : Bahrain has won more medals at the 15th Arab Sports Games, being held in Algeria until July 15. The Bahrain national athletics team bagged three gold medals and a silver one, taking the kingdom’s tally to 20 medals, including 11 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze ones. Winfred Yavi claimed the gold medal of the 3,000-metre steeplechase race for women, after clocking 9:04:54 minutes, while Bontu Robitu won the gold medal after finishing the 10,000-metre race for women 31:40:02 minutes. The third gold medal was clinched by the Bahrain women’s team who succeeded in winning the 4×100 relay…