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Beijing : China’s services trade reached 4.58 trillion yuan (USD 644.2 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, marking an 8.2% year-on-year increase, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. Service exports grew 15.3% to nearly 2 trillion yuan, while imports rose 3.3% to 2.58 trillion yuan, resulting in a deficit of 581.56 billion yuan. Travel related services recorded a 10.4% increase to 1.26 trillion yuan, with exports surging 62.9%. Knowledge-intensive services also grew 6.8%, exceeding 1.77 trillion yuan.

New Delhi : Six people were killed and four others injured when a cable car carrying construction materials fell on a hillside in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat state. Local authorities said the accident occurred during construction work on the hill. Rescue teams rushed to the site, and the injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

El Arish : The 61st Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, arrived at El Arish International Airport in Egypt, carrying food baskets to be transported to the affected Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. This aid comes as part of the support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to the Palestinian people in Gaza, to help alleviate the severe famine and difficult living conditions faced by the Strip.

Bangkok : Thailand’s parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister. In the parliamentary vote, Anutin won 311 votes out of 490, defeating Chaikasem Nitisiri of the Pheu Thai Party, who received 152 votes. Meanwhile, 27 lawmakers abstained. With this result, Anutin secured victory in Thailand’s first parliamentary vote to select a prime minister since 2019.

Abu Dhabi :Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, met with Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office of the United Arab Emirates, at the office headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed the distinguished media cooperation between the two countries and discussed means to further develop it, in addition to addressing institutional and media development initiatives to advance joint efforts. The discussions also highlighted the importance of leveraging technological advances in digital media, expanding cooperation in training, capacity building and…

Geneva : Arguj Kalantarli, the newly appointed Secretary General of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO), received Ambassador Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, at the organisation’s headquarters. Kalantarli commended Bahrain’s efforts in supporting humanitarian work and promoting international cooperation in civil defence and risk reduction, noting the kingdom’s commitment to initiatives that enhance Bahrain’s ability to face disasters and protect lives and property. On his part, Ambassador Abdullah congratulated the Secretary General on his new post and emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to continue close cooperation with the ICDO, enhance…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, affirmed that Bahrain has established a pioneering humanitarian approach at the local and international levels by extending a helping hand to all beneficiaries of humanitarian support programs under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Abuja : The death toll from a boat sinking in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, has risen to 60. Abdullahi Baba Ara, Chairman of Borgu Local Government Area, said the figure is likely to increase, noting that 10 people are in critical condition while many remain missing. Sa’adu Inuwa Muhammad, Chairman of Shagumi Local Government Area, said the boat was carrying more than 100 people, adding that most of the victims were women and children

Kuwait : Yousef bin Abdulhussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, participated in the 11th GCC Ministers of Labour meeting, held in Kuwait on September 2 – 4. The meeting focused on advancing joint GCC labour initiatives, reviewing the Committee’s strategic work plan for 2025–2029, and exploring opportunities for private sector employment for GCC nationals across various sectors. Participants also examined successful programmes for recruiting and developing national workforces and discussed the issue of irregular foreign labour within member states. Ministers endorsed initiatives under the GCC framework for occupational safety and health and established a working…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it secured the return of 30 Bahraini citizens, most of whom are families and children, after they faced an emergency situation abroad resulting from a local travel agency’s failure to meet its contractual obligations with a hotel. Ambassador Ibrahim Mohammed Al Muslimani, Chief of Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the ministry received a report about the incident and immediately coordinated with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s embassy in the concerned country to take the necessary steps, including providing assistance and ensuring the citizens’ return home the following…