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Ankara : His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, and His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye, held a summit during which the two leaders agreed to expand economic cooperation in the defence, nuclear energy and biotechnology sectors. HE President Lee expressed hope of strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership and developing it into a more future-oriented and mutually beneficial relationship. He highlighted Türkiye’s Altay main battle tank programme, based on South Korea’s K2 tank technology, as an example of the cooperative ties between the two countries. HE President Lee also underscored South…

Bangkok : Thailand was preparing on Tuesday to send an aircraft carrier with relief supplies and medical teams to its south, where more heavy rain intensified the worst floods in years, which have killed 13 people and hobbled rescue and evacuation efforts. Floodwaters running as high as 2 m (6.6 ft) in some areas have hit nine Thai provinces and eight states in neighbouring Malaysia, across a swathe of hundreds of kilometres devastated last year by seasonal monsoon floods that killed 12. The Thai navy said it was readying to send a flotilla of 14 boats and the aircraft carrier,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today inaugurated Jewellery Arabia 2025 and Scent Arabia 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir, held under His Royal Highness’ patronage.His Royal Highness outlined that Bahrain continues to showcase its ability to successfully host and deliver major specialised events and exhibitions across all sectors, supported by the Kingdom’s advanced infrastructure and strong organisational capabilities. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to achieving greater accomplishments in line with national aspirations that prioritise continued success and excellence, contributing to the Kingdom’s…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance, attended the celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Church of Philadelphia in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event was attended by Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Board Members Ibrahim Dawood Nonoo, Dr. Majid Mohsen Al Asfoor, Dr. Alsadig Omer Khalafallah, and Shaikh Salah Yousif Al Jowder, alongside a number of church leaders and religious and community figures. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin…

Sydney : Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, said that a formal agreement had been reached for Türkiye to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, confirming a document released at the COP30 summit in Brazil. The Australian Prime Minitser said: “Formal agreement has been reached for Türkiye to host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, with Australia taking on the role of President of Negotiations in the lead-up to and during the meeting.”  Prime Minister Albanese added that Australia will have exclusive authority regarding the negotiations guiding decision-making at the summit, explaining that the Pacific region…

Seoul : South Korea issued Level 1 forest fire response alert early on Sunday, as a wildfire erupted in the forests of Yangyang in Gangwon Province in the northeast part of the country, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people. The Korea Forest Service activated Level 1 alerts as firefighting efforts continued in the popular camping and beach town, which is now estimated to cover between 10 and 50 hectares. Forest authorities deployed 101 fire suppression vehicles and 326 personnel to contain the blaze and 25 helicopters are on their way to be deployed on Sunday.

Hanoi : The death toll from torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 55, with 13 people reported missing, the country’s disaster agency said on Saturday. Rainfall exceeded 1,900 mm (74.8 inches) in some parts of central Vietnam over the past week. The region is a major coffee production belt and home to popular beaches, but it is also prone to storms and floods. Nearly half of the fatalities were in Dak Lak province, where 27 people have died, while 14 people have been killed in Khanh Hoa province. The government estimates the flooding has cost…

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has begun a three-day strategic visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, including official meetings and engagements with the private sector, aimed at deepening economic relations and highlighting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s role as the ideal Gulf investment destination for European companies seeking to expand into the Middle East. The visit is led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, and brings together the investment promotion team in key economic sectors to engage German business leaders and investors in advanced and emerging…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, said the ministry’s win of the Best Integrated E-Service award at the 2025 e-Government Excellence Awards reflects its efforts in implementing a comprehensive digital transformation plan and linking electronically with various authorities involved in housing services for citizens, in line with the government performance and digital transformation objectives of the 2023–2026 programme. Minister Al Rumaihi highlighted that the award reflects the ministry’s success in creating an integrated digital system connected with 11 government and private entities, improving the quality and efficiency of services, increasing data accuracy, reducing…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and means to enhance it across various domains. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international matters of common interest.