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London : The longest-serving monarch in British history died aged 96 at Balmoral, her Scottish Highland retreat, on September 8 after a year of declining health. The last state funeral to be held in Britain was in 1965 for the country’s wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. But the country will still dig deep into its centuries of tradition to honour the only monarch that most Britons have ever known. Many ordinary people have camped out for days to witness the elaborate spectacle of pageantry and to pay their final respects. After the funeral, the flag-draped coffin of the queen, topped…

The full order of service has been released ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, which will take place at 11am at Westminster Abbey on Monday. The service will be conducted by the Very Rev Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster. Hymns will be sung by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, of which Joseph McHardy is director of music. They will be under the direction of James O’Donnell, organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey. Readings will be given by Patricia Scotland, the secretary general of the Commonwealth, and British Prime…

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived today in the United Kingdom to pay his respects to HM Queen Elizabeth II. HM the King will offer his condolences to HM King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and to the Royal Family and the British Government and people.

Bahrain : Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak issued an edict on reducing from municipal fees for 86 Bahraini families living in rented houses for August. The minister said that the decision came based on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s constant keenness to provide decent living for all the citizens, through reduced municipal fees, exempting low-income citizens from paying fees in the future or dropping their unpaid debts. This came is in line with the directives of Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to achieve…

Fighting between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan that left at least 81 civilians and soldiers dead had subsided on Sunday, Kyrgyz authorities said. The confirmation of casualties from both sides follows a ceasefire announced on Friday. Russia : Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose government presides over a security co-operation organisation between the countries, called for an end to the violence in a statement on Sunday. The dispute between the Russia-aligned states must be resolved through “peaceful, political and diplomatic means”, Mr Putin said. The latest violence between the former Soviet republics, which began on Wednesday, is the worst fighting between the two…

TOKYO : A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts, paralyzing ground and air transportation and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Nanmadol was heading north after making landfall in Kagoshima city on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu. It was packing maximum winds of 162 kilometers (101 miles) per hour, and is forecast to reach Tokyo on Tuesday. The weather agency predicted as much as 50 centimeters (20 inches) of rainfall by Monday evening and warned of…

London: Thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II   a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have flown into London for the funeral, to which around 500 royals, heads of state and heads of government from around the globe have been invited. As the dignitaries poured in, the clock was ticking down for those seeking a place in most massive queue any of them have…

Bahrain : Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today paid a visit to the residence of the British Ambassador to Bahrain, Roderick Drummond, where he offered condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The minister expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the envoy, praising the landmark contributions of the late HM Queen Elizabeth II to strengthening the solid partnership between Bahrain and the UK. The Interior Minister wished friendly Britain further progress and prosperity, under the leadership of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Head of Commonwealth.

Bahrain : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has signed a strategic partnership with Clockwork to support and promote the BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest 2022 on December 2. The outdoor family-friendly event under the theme ‘Jazz Unmasked will be at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club. This year’s event promises to be a memorable one with Grammy nominated artists, award winning acts, educational programs and a month-long series of events that celebrate the confluence of communities and jazz music. Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of BTEA, said that organizing this festival fits into the Authority’s wish to host yearly events…

Tunis : Tunisia hopes to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund by the end of October, the government’s spokesperson said on Friday, after a wage deal agreed with unions was seen as a key step towards getting IMF support. The government and the powerful UGTT union on Thursday signed a deal to boost public sector wages by 5%, a step that may ease social tensions. But they did not announce any further agreement on reforms needed for an IMF bailout, Reuters reported. “The Tunisian negotiating team was in contact yesterday with (the) IMF regarding the last terms of…