Author: News Desk

New Zealand : Police in New Zealand shot and killed a “violent extremist” after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in an Auckland supermarket. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the incident was a “terrorist attack” carried out by a Sri Lankan national who was under police surveillance. The man, who has not been identified, was a supporter of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, Ms Ardern said. Police killed the man within 60 seconds of the attack on Friday. “What happened today was despicable, it was hateful it was wrong,” Ms Ardern said in a news conference. “It…

New York :   History-chasing world number one Novak Djokovic cruised through to the third round of the US Open at the expense of Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-3 6-2, said dpa international. Djokovic is bidding to become just the third man to complete a calendar Grand Slam and the first to sweep all four majors in a year since Rod Laver in 1969. The top seed, who is also pursuing a record-breaking 21st slam crown – currently level with injured stars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on 20 – outclassed Griekspoor in one hour, 39 minutes on Thursday. Awaiting Djokovic is…

Bahrain : High Education Council (HEC) High Education Council (HEC) Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin  Daij Al Khalifa held a remote meeting with heads of private academic institutions. She praised their role in the success of the academic year (2020-2021) through implementing the directives of the Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. She urged them to continue the dedicated efforts they had started at the outbreak of the pandemic, to ensure adequate learning for all students, wishing them continued success during the new academic year.

London :  The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Kingdom, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and the ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries accredited to the United Kingdom, met the British Minister for International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena The meeting is within the framework of the ongoing dialogue between the countries of the region and the United Kingdom to strengthen investment and cooperation, explore new opportunities, and expand the scope of the existing partnership, in order to serve the local and regional strategic and development visions. The meeting dealt with the development of economic and commercial…

Washington :  A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers and tornado damage Thursday after the remnants of hurricane Ida walloped the region   with record-breaking rain, drowning more than 40 people in their homes and cars. In a region that had been warned about potentially deadly flash flooding but hadn’t braced for such a blow from the no-longer-hurricane, the storm killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, reports AP. At least 23 people died in New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said. At least 13 people were killed…

Renowned Social Entrepreneur Dr. Arun Kumar Praharaj met the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Mr. V. Muraleedharan during his visit to Bahrain and urged him to take steps to ensure protection of migrant Indian workers living in Bahrain. The meeting was attended by Ambassador to Bahrain HE Mr. Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Gulf) H.E. Mr. Vipul other embassy officials and a few community leaders. During his interaction with the Minister Dr. Praharaj also drew his attention towards the Bahrain Odia Samaj founded by him during 1997, 24 years ago with only six families and today the organisation…

Bahrain : Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island, in partnership with Accor and Bahrain property investment company Edamah, will open in the kingdom in 2024. Located on Hawar Island, the eco-retreat will be reachable only by boat or private helicopter. Boutique-style in size, the shoreline hotel will have 72 rooms including overwater villas that will offer guests direct access to the sea and unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf. Founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner, all Mantis hotels blend luxury with eco-tourism and a focus on appreciating the natural environment. As the first Mantis hotel in the Middle East, Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island…

Bahrain :  Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Bahrain Esin Çakıl. HH Shaikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation of the development of relations between Bahrain and Turkey, which reflects the keenness of the two countries to enhance cooperation He wished the ambassador success in her diplomatic mission. Ambassador Çakıl expressed her pride in her appointment in Bahrain and stressed her keenness to exert great efforts to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries at all levels.

Bahrain : Following a review of the latest developments and approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announced an update to the booster shot protocol and guidelines for vaccinated individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. Eligible individuals may now receive a booster shot 12 months after the date of their infection. The Taskforce highlighted that all decisions taken regarding vaccinations and booster shots are in line with the latest COVID-19 developments and international best practices reviewed by the Ministry of Health’s Vaccination Committee. The Taskforce commended the responsibility exhibited by those eligible…

Bahrain : Labour and Social Development Minister and Board of Directors Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today received the South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain, Hae-Kwan Chung. The minister reviewed Bahrain’s efforts to develop human resources, launch employment programmes and consolidate social protection for workers, in addition to implementing many policies and initiatives aimed at attracting more investments thanks to its business-friendly environment resulting from its advanced legislation and laws, calling for further bolstering the existing bilateral cooperation, and taking advantage of the two countries’ pioneering experiences in the fields of labour and…