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A “brave” question in the news conference brought some moments of amusement for India captain Virat Kohli in an otherwise chastening night for his team, who were thrashed by arch-rivals Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. India went into the Dubai blockbuster with a 12-0 record in World Cup matches against their neighbours but Pakistan ended that streak with a 10-wicket victory in the Super 12 Group Two clash. In the post-match conference Kohli, who will step down as India’s captain in the T20 format after the tournament, was asked if the team erred by not including rookie batsman Ishan…

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, received some of his former teachers at Ibn Khaldoun National School at the start of the 2021-2022 academic year. HH Shaikh Nasser stressed that the support accorded by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to education in Bahrain has opened wide horizons in education based on a well-defined methodology that contributes to the formation and development of Bahraini youth. Modern education holds a significant importance in the vision of HM the King for a bright future for the Kingdom,…

Labor and Social Development Minister and Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Board of Directors Chairman Jamil bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan received Indian External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister V. Muraleedharan. The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to develop them and enhance cooperation in human development and social care, and to benefit from leading experiences and investment opportunities that generate quality jobs. Humaidan briefed the Indian minister on the Kingdom’s efforts and its most prominent initiatives in the field of workforce protection as implementation of advanced national labor legislation in line with international labor standards. He highlighted…

Morocco has launched a campaign to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children from 12 to 17, becoming one of the first African countries to inoculate that age group, reports AP. The World Health Organization says that the North African country has already given around 33 million doses to adults this year. Now, Morocco is focusing its efforts to vaccinate younger people. Parental authorization is required and vaccination isn’t mandatory. But those who don’t want to vaccinate their children will have to follow a distance education program and their kids won’t legally be allowed to attend school in person. Access to good…

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met today with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, H.E V. Muraleedharan, as part of his official visit to Bahrain. The Foreign Minister welcomed Mr. V. Muralidharan, praising strong historical friendly relations between Bahrain and India, and growing cooperation between them at all levels. The Minister of Foreign Affairs reviewed the outcomes of the ministerial meeting of the joint higher committee between Bahrain and India, which was held in New Delhi last April. He stressed the Kingdom’s keenness to continue high-level periodic…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Indian minister conveyed to HM the King the greetings of Indian President, Ram Nath Kovind, and Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and their best wishes of further growth and prosperity to the Bahraini people. HM the King asked the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs to convey his greetings to the Indian President and Prime Minister, and his best wishes of continuous development to the Indian people. He…

The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) today held a press conference at the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research at the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital to highlight measures taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Taskforce announced that, based on COVID-19 positivity rates, the Kingdom of Bahrain will adopt the Green Alert Level starting on Friday, 3 September 2021. The Taskforce stressed the importance of adhering to all precautionary measures and urged citizens and residents to get vaccinated and receive a booster shot if eligible. The Director General for Schools Affairs at the Ministry…

The Ministry of Education has issued the updated Back-to School Guide, in line with the directives of the Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and based on the recommendations of the National Medical Taskforce for Combating COVID-19. The guide, which was first issued last year, has been updated to include the  COVID-19 Alert Level Traffic Light System during the school year 2021-2022 and serve as a reference to ensure the safety and health of students and  the staff. The ministry stressed the need for all schools to set…

A British man has been extradited to the United States to face charges he was involved in a global piracy ring that distributed movies and television shows online before their scheduled release dates, causing major losses for production studios. George Bridi, 51, was extradited on Tuesday from Cyprus, where he had been arrested in August 2020, the office of U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss in Manhattan said on Wednesday. A lawyer for Bridi could not immediately be located. Bridi and two other men were charged over their work for the Sparks Group, which prosecutors said leaked movies and TV shows, including…

The Taliban has surrounded the only remaining province resisting its rule, a senior leader said on Wednesday, calling on rebels to negotiate a settlement with the group. Since the fall of Kabul on Aug. 15, mountainous Panjshir has been the only province to hold out against the Islamist group, although there has also been fighting in neighbouring Baghlan province between Taliban and local militia forces. Under the leadership of Ahmad Massoud, son of a former Mujahideen commander, several thousand members of local militias and remnants of army and special forces units have been holding out against the Taliban. In a…