Author: News Desk

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion. Energy exports have kept a steady stream of cash flowing to Russia despite otherwise severe restrictions on its financial sector. Biden said the U.S. was acting in…

Nevada :  The 10-day Red Flag 2022 Exercise kicked off today in Nevada, USA, at the Nellis Air Force Base with the participation of the Royal Saudi Air Force and several countries, in addition to the host country. The first day of the exercise witnessed preparatory meetings to discuss scenarios that will be implemented practically, then participating airplanes carried out prepared combat duties simulating a true war, such as advanced combat operations against fixed and mobile targets, and facing hostile forces with the use of advanced E-Systems and air support. Assistant Commander of the air forces participating in the exercise…

Russia has told Ukraine it is ready to halt military operations “in a moment” if Kyiv meets a list of conditions, the Kremlin spokesman said on Monday. It was the most explicit Russian statement so far of the terms it wants to impose on Ukraine to halt what it calls its “special military operation”, now in its 12th day. Peskov said Ukraine was aware of the conditions. “And they were told that all this can be stopped in a moment.” On the issue of neutrality, he said: “They should make amendments to the constitution according to which Ukraine would reject…

Riyadh : The first day of the International Defense Show featured various seminars and attracted several senior defense leaders from the industrial sector, academia, and government. The show discussed a variety of topics, including Saudi Vision 2030, technology, innovation, and skills needed to determine the future of defense, and the drivers of the economy, politics and various strategies that will shape defense global future, according to Saudi News Agency (SPA). The discussions included key participants such as the CEO of the Saudi Military Industries Company Walid Abu Khaled, King Fahad University President Dr. Mohammad Al Saqqaf, and several civil and…

Bahrain : Manama won the bowling club after beating Al Hala in final which was held last Sunday at Funland, signaling the end of the 2021-2022 season. In the quarter finals, Bahrain edged Umm Al Hasam 2622 to 2151 points, while Manama beat the Deaf Club 2467 pts to 2027pts. In two other matches, Isa Two booked a berth in the semifinal, while Al Hala beat Riffa 2387 pts to 1853 pts. In the semifinal round, Manama beat Bahrain 2211 pts to 2135 pts, while    Al Hala edged Isa Town 2212 to 1991 pts  to book  a spot in…

Bahrain : The Grading Test and Fighting Competition of  Kung Fu International was conducted under the Bodhi Dharma Martial Arts Academy in Shams Academy, Tubli, Isa Town on 27th February 2022. Riyaz, Shaiju, Nasser and Aziz won the Black Belt ‌ Second Degree , Alka won Black Belt ‌ First Degree and 52 other students honoured with  Brown, Green, Blue and Yellow Belt Colors. Students practicing in  Muharraq, Salmania and Tubli classes from India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh participated. Bahrain Grand Master Fareed Shohaib and Bahrain National Referee Salih Obaidan, GCC Chief Master Shamir Khan presented the  belts and certificates to…

Thousands of leaders, experts and senior officials from 190 countries will gather in Dubai this month to help shape the post-pandemic global agenda on sustainability, health care, economic recovery and the cities of the future. The World Government Summit will take centre stage at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in the heart of Expo 2020 on March 29 and 30. This year’s summit will feature 15 global conferences aimed at defining the future of agile governance. They will include the first hosting of the TIME 100 Gala outside of the United States, which is set to gather and celebrate the world’s…

Seoul : Firefighting authorities on Monday mobilized all available manpower and equipment to contain the main fires in the eastern coastal areas hit by massive wildfires for the fourth day, as strong winds there showed signs of fading. The wildfires spurred by high winds amid dry conditions have burned an estimated 16,755 hectares of woodland, the size of 23,466 soccer fields, in Uljin, 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and neighboring coastal areas as of 6 a.m. Monday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. No casualties were reported, but 512 facilities, including 343 homes, were damaged by the…

Bahrain  : Secretary-General of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, today received the Chief Executive Officer of the National Communication Centre (NCC), Yousif Mohammed Albinkhalil. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence and NCC. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed reviewed the activities of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence locally and abroad, noting that it is among the pioneering enlightening initiatives launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to promote the values of tolerance,…

Beijing: Fourteen workers trapped after a coalmine in southwest China collapsed 10 days ago. The bodies were retrieved by rescue operations as the workers were trapped after the roof of a shaft at Sanhe Shunxun coal mine in Guizhou province collapsed. Further investigation into the cause of the accident was underway. China’s coal mines are among the world’s deadliest, regularly suffering explosions and gas leaks despite repeated safety crackdowns.