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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), emphasised that youth are the nation’s real asset and a key driver of progress, with their energy and creativity. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed pride in the young people of Bahrain and their achievements, made possible through the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and…

Jakarta : His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia received Her Excellency President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru. The visit aims to deepen Peru’s ties with Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, after the two nations concluded negotiations, which began in May on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement or CEPA. HE President Subianto hosted HE President Boluarte at a ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta before the two leaders led a closed-door bilateral meeting. The two leaders are expected to witness the signing of the CEPA, which could be a major booster to bilateral trade, said…

Manama : On the occasion of International Youth Day, celebrated this year under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed  that the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the solid foundation on which efforts to empower Bahraini youth are based, and reflects His Majesty’s firm belief in their vital role in the nation’s present and future. His Highness noted the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,089 inspection campaigns and visits from August 3-9, which resulted in the detention of 10 violating and irregular workers, while 130 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, particularly the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority noted that 1,076 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 13 joint inspection campaigns,…

Manama : Marking International Youth Day, observed on August 12, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for Human Rights, expressed pride in youths’ role as part of Team Bahrain and their constructive contribution to achievements in development, human rights, and diplomacy, guided by principles of sustainability, justice, and competitiveness. This aligns with the National Human Rights Plan (2022–2026), the National Youth Strategy, and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. Dr. Al Zayani commended the achievements of Bahraini youth as active partners in advancing comprehensive and sustainable development, under the patronage of His…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, brokered by the United States under the leadership of His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain’s hope that the agreement would contribute to enhancing cooperation between the two countries, bringing prosperity, sustainable peace, and mutual benefit to their peoples and to all peoples of the Caucasus region.

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…