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Spain on Friday said it would offer citizenship to more than 200 political prisoners released by Nicaragua and deported to the US. Nearly all the 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners are prominent government critics jailed in President Daniel Ortega’s crackdown on dissent over recent years. The prisoners, among them Nicaraguan opposition figures and regime critics, were freed by Managua on Thursday and expelled to the US, with the parliament voting to strip them of their nationality. The prisoners freed include five former presidential hopefuls who sought to challenge the increasingly authoritarian Mr Ortega in a 2021 election only to be jailed in an unprecedented…

A Russian missile aimed at Ukraine flew over the territory of Moldova and passed close to Romania on Friday, as fears rose that the war could spill over after the president was forced to designate a new prime minister. Moldova’s pro-western Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigned on Friday after months of economic turmoil and claims that Russia was trying to stir up tensions. President Maia Sandu nominated defence adviser Dorin Recean to become the tiny country’s next leader, subject to a parliamentary vote. The new government “needs to increase the country’s level of security and keep Moldova within the ranks of the free and democratic world,”…

Chisinau : Moldova’s president named businessman and former minister Dorin Recean as the country’s prime minister-designate after the top government position was left vacant Friday when Natalia Gavrilita unexpectedly resigned 18 months into her crises-wracked tenure. President Maia Sandu told a news conference that members of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) accepted her choice of Recean as the new prime minister. “I know that we need unity and a lot of work to get through the difficult period we are facing. The difficulties of 2022 postponed some of our plans, but they did not stop us,” Sandu…

Manama : In implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, worshippers in all mosques across the Kingdom of Bahrain performed today, after Friday Prayer, the funeral prayers in absentia for the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. HM the King directed yesterday to perform the absentee funeral prayers for the victims of the earthquake. Imams of mosques supplicated Allah Almighty during the Friday sermons to bless the victims with mercy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and constant security to Bahrain and the Muslim countries.

Abu Dhabi : The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has launched its 2023-2026 Strategy, “our vision, our promise” outlining commitment to maintain its regulatory oversight in the nuclear and radiation sectors, as well as its support to the UAE government’s vision “We the UAE 2031”. FANR’s vision, to be globally recognized as a leading nuclear regulator, will be achieved through the pursuit of two strategic objectives: proactively optimizing the regulatory control of facilities and activities; and advancing research and development and capacity building to address potential evolving challenges in the UAE’s nuclear and radiation sectors. “Our strategy slogan ‘Our…

The 3rd round of the showjumping season, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) saw Sultah Al Rumaihi earns a well-deserved double after winning both races for junior showjumpers, held at Al Raffah.  Representing the Ministry of Interior team, Al Rumaihi scored a comfortable win in the first race after clocking 22.79 seconds, almost three seconds in front of second-placed Mohammed Al Sakran. In third place came Ali Hussain who completed the contest in 26.00 seconds. This race featured 90/100cm hurdles.  Al Rumaihi also dominated the second race for juniors, winning it comfortably in 36.31 seconds; almost…

Manama : His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa called upon the people of Bahrain and residents to take part in the national donations campaign led by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, in support of quake-hit people in Syria and Turkiye. “We have all seen the devastating impact of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and pray Allah the Almighty to have mercy on martyrs in both countries. Let us stand with our brothers in this ordeal, and let the world see our stand, cohesion and solidarity to provide…

Manama :  Social Development Minister Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor received heads and board members of a number of social society institutions and discussed cooperation. During the meeting, he stressed the ministry’s support to the efforts made by charity societies, praising their key role in serving citizens. He also pledged to facilitate the work of charity societies in line with laws and regulations.

Ankara : The first Saudi relief plane arrived at Adana airport in Türkiye today as part of the Saudi airlift, dispatched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the plane was carrying specialized ambulance and rescue teams from several ministries and Saudi authorities and volunteer teams to participate in helping those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Türkiye in implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, and…

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) organised a training workshop on cybersecurity for the banking sector, in the presence of CEOs, C-level executives and cybersecurity and technical staff. This event is part of the CBB’s strategy to enhance cyber security practices and systems in the financial services sector, and its continuous efforts to maintain financial stability and ensure providing a safe environment for banking transactions. The training workshop included an exercise in cyber resilience for the banking sector, with more than 80 participants from the CBB, participating local banks and The Benefit Company. On this occasion, Mr. Yousef…