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Spain would get the first vaccines against COVID-19 developed by U.S. pharmaceuticals Pfizer and its partner BioNTech in early 2021, Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Tuesday. The country would initially get 20 million vaccine doses, enough to immunize 10 million people, Illa said in an interview with state broadcaster TVE. The vaccination would be free for everyone, Illa added. Enough people would be vaccinated by April-May, so that the fight against the pandemic in Spain would move to another stage, Illa added. The Spanish government will act to convince the substantial portion of the population who is wary of the vaccine.…

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said a coronavirus vaccine approval process must be guided by science so the public can have confidence it is safe and effective, warning that the United States is still facing a very dark winter and that a vaccine likely won’t be available for months. “I implore you, wear a mask. Do it for yourself. Do it for your neighbor. A mask is not a political statement,” Biden said, adding that he would spare no effort to turn the pandemic around once he is sworn in. (Reuters)

President-elect Joe Biden will convene a coronavirus task force on Monday to examine the No. 1 problem confronting him when he takes office in January, while President Donald Trump pursues several long-shot gambits to hold on to his job. Biden is due to meet with an advisory board co-chaired by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner David Kessler and Yale University Associate Professor Marcella Nunez-Smith to examine how best to tame a pandemic that has killed more than 237,000 Americans. The Democratic former vice president will then give remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, about his plans…

Bahrain cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding between the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the government of the State of Israel regarding air services. It was said in the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

Finance and National Economy Ministry Undersecretary for Financial Affairs Yousif Abdullah Humoud, has received the HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for Voluntary Work. Good Word Society Chairman, President of the Arab Union for Volunteering Hassan Mohammed Buhazaa, presented the award. The undersecretary expressed his pride in the ministry’s role in voluntary work, which reflects the efforts of all its employees in light of the current circumstances, stressing that the ministry will continue to support all members of society by strengthening cooperation and coordination with various bodies and sectors in a way that contributes to supporting the development…

BRAVE Combat Federation has set its sights on the 21st country to host an event for the fastest-growing MMA organization in the world, and is set to make history in Russia. The Bahraini promotion, founded by His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, will land in Sochi for a historic night of fights on January 16th, 2021. One of the most traditional territories in mixed martial arts today, Russia is set to become another conquered territory by BRAVE CF. The fastest-growing organization in the world has rapidly expanded around the globe, going to South America, North America, Indian Subcontinent,…

Bahrain has presented the nomination of Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, for the post of Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Bahrain’s nomination of Shaikha Mai reflects her numerous achievements in sustainable tourism and in strengthening the relationship between tourism and culture in order to achieve prosperity and development in various countries. Her proven leadership and managerial abilities, vast experience in cultural matters and international relations, and strong diplomatic and communication skills have made her stand out. In 2017, and in recognition of her outstanding efforts, UNWTO appointed…

Former U.S. President George W. Bush, a Republican, said on Sunday he has spoken to President-elect Joe Biden, a Democrat, to congratulate him on his victory. In a statement, Bush said Americans can have confidence the U.S. election was “fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.” He added President Donald Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges. (Reuters)

U.S. President Donald Trump will be subject to the same Twitter rules as any other user when President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20, the social media company confirmed this week. Twitter places “public interest” notices on some rule-breaking tweets from “world leaders” that would otherwise be removed. Such tweets from political candidates and elected or government officials are instead hidden by a warning and Twitter takes actions to restrict their reach. But the company said this treatment does not apply to former office holders. “This policy framework applies to current world leaders and candidates for office, and not…

HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Royal Endurance Team Captain, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has successfully qualified for and returned to the “Elite Jockeys” list after clinching the first place in the international 160-kilometre qualifying race, held at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, within the season’s qualifiers. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed delight at reaching the elite list in which the kingdom’s jockeys are always present, which, he said, affirms the distinguished status of Bahrain’s endurance at international gatherings, noting that the 160-km race is part of the Royal Endurance Team’s preparations for…