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CIANJUR : Indonesian rescuers used jackhammers, circular saws and sometimes their bare hands Tuesday to shift the rubble of flattened buildings as they searched for the dead and missing from an earthquake that killed at least 268 people. With many missing, some remote areas still unreachable and more than 1,000 people injured in the 5.6 magnitude quake, the death toll was likely to rise. Hospitals near the epicenter on the densely populated island of Java were already overwhelmed, and patients hooked up to IV drips lay on stretchers and cots in tents set up outside, awaiting further treatment. Indonesia is frequently hit…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, met Subramaniam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, in New Delhi, where they discussed UAE-India relations and ways to strengthen economic and trade in the future. They also talked about ways to work together on the health and technology sectors during Sheikh Abdullah’s two-day trip to New Delhi. Sheikh Abdullah stressed during the meeting that the UAE and India have strong and close historical relations and a partnership which has led to many achievements. He said he wanted to see a new prosperous process of co-operation between the two countries…

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United with immediate effect after his contract was terminated. United issued a statement on Tuesday which read: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future. Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.” It’s understood that United felt they were on solid ground in terminating the Portuguese’s…

Manama : Health Minister, Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, received here today the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of the American Mission Hospital-Bahrain, Dr. George Cheriyan, with whom she reviewed the latest developments of the project to establish the “King Hamad Hospital – American Mission” in A’ali. The minister expressed her appreciation for the noble efforts exerted by the American Mission Hospital throughout its historical career in serving the Bahraini society and providing medical and treatment services to its members. She highlighted the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors in promoting national development paths, especially…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today launched Jewellery Arabia 2022, at Exhibition World Bahrain, in Sakhir. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to advancing its comprehensive development, in line with the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted the Kingdom competitiveness, supported by a creative and talented Team Bahrain, who strive to meet the Kingdom’s ambitious development goals. His Royal Highness affirmed that the opening of Exhibition World Bahrain, with its state-of-the-art international exhibitions and events facilities, marks a…

Beijing is facing its most severe test of the Covid-19 pandemic, officials in China’s capital warned on Monday as they shut businesses and schools in hard-hit districts and tightened entry amid mounting infection numbers in the city and the country. China is fighting numerous Covid-19 outbreaks, from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the south-west. It reported 26,824 new local cases for Sunday, nearing the country’s daily infection peak in April. It also recorded two more deaths in Beijing after one on Saturday which was China’s first since late May. Guangzhou, a southern city of nearly 19 million people that is…

Manama : Jewellery Arabia 2022, the Middle East’s largest jewellery and watch exhibition, will launch at Exhibition World Bahrain on November 22. The world’s finest jewellery and watch brands will gather in Bahrain for the 30th edition of Jewellery Arabia, which will run until November 26. Bringing together over 650 of the finest luxury jewellers from over 30 countries, the highly anticipated event will feature exclusive collections from leading jewellery and watch brands. Glamorous highlights and packed exhibitor line-up lay foundation for Jewellery Arabia’s 30th anniversary celebration. This edition also welcomes over 40 new brands. The 30th edition hosts a…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today submitted the resignation of the Cabinet to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in accordance with clause (e) of Article (33), which stipulates the re-formation of the Cabinet at the start of each legislative term of the National Assembly. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister said that he was honoured by the royal trust bestowed upon him to serve as Prime Minister and complete the implementation of the 2019-2022 Government Programme, set national priorities, formulate policies and launch initiatives,…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Order (35) of 2022, accepting the Cabinet’s resignation. The royal order stipulates that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has been assigned to take care of urgent state affairs pending the formation of the new Cabinet. The royal order shall take immediate effect, and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order (36) of 2022 appointing His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, as Prime Minister and assigning him to nominate members of the new Cabinet, in compliance with article 46 of the constitution. The Royal Order shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.