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Jakarta: An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck off Indonesia’s Tanimbar islands in Maluku province on Thursday, the country’s geophysics agency said, adding that there was no tsunami potential. The agency said the quake’s epicentre was at a depth of 97 km (60.27 miles), Reuters reported.

Manama: The renovated Abdullah Kanoo Pediatric Oncology Unit has been inaugurated opened at the Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) under the patronage of Supreme Council for Health (SCH) President Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. The Government Hospitals reopened the revamped facility, in cooperation with THE Smile Initiative, a Bahrain Future Society for Youth programme that provides psycho-social support to children with cancer and their parents in Bahrain. The opening ceremony was also attended by Government Hospitals Board of Trustees’ Chairman Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Bahrain…

Manama : Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani praised the development and human rights vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which strengthened the pioneering achievements of Bahraini women in supporting the sustainable development process. He said that they earned a prestigious position in international forums as a model of progress, prosperity and gender balance, in accordance with the constitution, national legislation and international agreements. The minister expressed his pride in the success of Bahrain when discussing the fourth national report on the progress made in implementing the Convention on the Elimination of…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the graduation of the first cohort of the Cyber Security Training Program in partnership with SANS Institute, which spanned eight months and provided specialized training delivered by experts in the field. The graduates also received two Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC) upon completing the program. The first cohort of the program proved to be highly successful, with 25% of the graduates securing on-the-job training and employment opportunities in local and international companies including Beyon Cyber. Furthermore, a number of the graduates will get the opportunity to build their knowledge and expertise with global…

Ankara :  Armenia extended Türkiye a hand of friendship after last week’s twin earthquakes that have so far claimed the lives of nearly 35,420 in the country, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. “Armenia extended a hand of friendship in this difficult time, and demonstrated solidarity and cooperation,” Cavusoglu said at a news conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in the capital Ankara, Anadolu news agency reported. Cavusoglu said Mirzoyan’s visit to Türkiye was meaningful. The magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 tremors on Feb. 6 were centered in Kahramanmaras province and struck nine other provinces – Hatay, Gaziantep,…

Manama : Bahrain’s journey into a future marked by the ideals of democracy, more rights, greater development and better opportunities for all started with a leader’s vision. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa had an exceptionally clear and burning sense of Bahrain’s destiny in the modern world as a country where no one is left out or behind and all people can contribute in their capacities to the building of a more modern and advanced nation. It all started officially on October 3, 2000, when, opening the new session of the Shura (Advisory) Council, he identified in his address to the…

Hanoi :  At least eight people were killed after a van collided with a tractor-trailer at an intersection in Vietnam on Tuesday, a government official said. “Six people were killed on the spot, two died in the hospital and twelve others were injured, including three in a critical condition,” vice chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Khuat Viet Hung. The two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when they collided at an intersection in central Quang Nam Province, he said. Most of the 20 passengers in the van were on the way to a hospital for health examinations. Police…

Manama : Under the patronage of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the National Committee to Support the Earthquake Victims in Türkiye and Syria, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the first shipment of Bahraini relief aid was dispatched today to the quake-hit people in Türkiye and Syria. On the occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser extended deepest thanks, appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), for his constant initiatives to support the afflicted in brotherly and friendly countries, as…

Manama: Works Ministry announced that the maintenance works of expansion joints on Wali AlAhd Flyover on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway necessitate the closure of the slow lane leading to Hamad Town and two lanes will be provided for traffic. The closure will be effective from Thursday at 11:00 pm to Sunday at 5:00 am.

Muscat : His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman today gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). According to Oman News Agency (ONA), His Majesty valued WTO’s efforts to streamline global trade and ensure its stability. His Majesty also lauded its remarkable role to overcome challenges facing the global economy. WTO Director General expressed the organisation’s pride in its distinguished relations with the Sultanate of Oman. She commended the open trade and investment policies espoused by Oman under the wise leadership of His Majesty.