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U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes doubling down on the military conflict in Ukraine will improve his outcome in the war. “He’s in a frame of mind in which he doesn’t believe he can afford to lose,” said Burns, who was speaking at a Financial Times event in Washington. “I think he’s convinced right now that doubling down still will enable him to make progress.”

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday evil has returned to Ukraine as he gave an emotional address for Victory Day, when Europe commemorates the formal surrender of Germany to the Allies in World War Two. The life that soldiers fought for in that war came to an end on Feb. 24 when Russian forces invaded, he said in a video message. “The evil has returned. Again!” Zelenskiy said. “In a different form, under different slogans, but for the same purpose.” But he said Ukraine and its allies will win. “No evil can escape responsibility, it cannot hide in a…

Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) will carry out tomorrow Sunday “Neon Defender-22” joint drill. The exercise will see the participation of weaponry from BDF, the Interior Ministry represented by the Coast Guard, and the US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). The military drill is part of plans and programmes aimed at boosting training, exchanging experiences and enhancing the competence of all participants in braving dangers and maritime threats, defending facilities and sea navigation and protecting water passages in the operations zone. The exercise comprises field applications, naval operations and tactical manoeuvres with the latest combat technologies. It is part of joint…

Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jamal Alawi, received Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Hassan Rajab. They discussed the future plans of the two institutions and coordination between them to provide full support to the business sector and promote the labour market and national economy.

The Services Committee at the Council of Representatives has affirmed the major patriotic role played by the national press in enlightening the public and contributing to the comprehensive development march, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the supporter of the freedom of opinion and expression, as well as the press. In a statement marking the Bahrain Press Day, observed every May 7, the committee, commended the efforts of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to activate the role of the press…

The Shura Council has expressed pride in the professional and civilisational role played by the national press to support the kingdom’s progress and contribute effectively to serving the nation and preserving its achievements. In a statement marking the Bahrain Press Day, which is observed every May 7, the Shura Council asserted that the press in the kingdom has made a quantum leap during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s prosperous era following the consolidation of the principles of the freedom of opinion and openness, which enabled it to undertake its patriotic honourable role through its commitment to responsible…

Pro-Russian forces said 50 more people were evacuated on Saturday from the besieged Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, where scores of civilians have been trapped for weeks alongside Ukrainian fighters holed up in the Soviet-era plant. The defence headquarters of Russian-backed Donetsk separatists said on Telegram that a total of 176 civilians had now been evacuated from the sprawling, bombed-out steelworks. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. About 50 civilians had been moved on Friday from the plant to a reception centre in nearby Bezimenne, in territory held by the separatists, whose forces are fighting alongside Russian troops to expand…

President Vladimir Putin will send a “doomsday” warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia’s vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine. Defiant in the face of deep Western isolation since he ordered the invasion of Russia’s neighbour, Putin will speak on Red Square before a parade of troops, tanks, rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles. A fly-past over St Basil’s Cathedral will include supersonic fighters, Tu-160 strategic bombers and, for the first time since 2010, the Il-80 “doomsday” command plane, which would…

Russia’s most senior lawmaker on Saturday accused Washington of coordinating military operations in Ukraine, which he said amounted to direct U.S. involvement in military action against Russia. “Washington is essentially coordinating and developing military operations, thereby directly participating in military actions against our country,” Vyacheslav Volodin wrote on his Telegram channel. Washington and European members of the transatlantic NATO alliance have supplied Kyiv with heavy weapons to help it resist a Russian offensive that has resulted in the occupation of parts of eastern and southern Ukraine but failed to take Kyiv. However, the United States and its NATO allies have…

The United States on Friday offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on the Russia-based Conti ransomware group, which has been blamed for cyber extortion attacks worldwide, State Department spokesman Ned Price said. The FBI estimates that more than 1,000 victims of the Conti group have paid a total in excess of $150 million in ransomware payments, Price said in a statement. “In offering this reward, the United States demonstrates its commitment to protecting potential ransomware victims around the world from exploitation by cyber criminals,” he said. The reward comprises $10 million for the identification or the…