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KYIV :  An explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging a key supply artery for the Kremlin’s faltering war effort in southern Ukraine. Russian authorities said a truck bomb caused the blast and that three people were killed. The speaker of Crimea’s Kremlin-backed regional parliament immediately accused Ukraine of being behind the explosion, though Moscow didn’t apportion blame. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly threatened to strike the bridge and some lauded the destruction, but Kyiv stopped short of claiming responsibility. The explosion risked a sharp escalation in Russia’s eight-month war, with some Russian lawmakers…

India : At least 12 people died and two were in critical condition after a bus caught fire in Nashik city in India’s western state of Maharashtra on Saturday, a police official. More than 30 injured were being treated at the local Civil Hospital while an investigation into the cause of the accident was underway, said another official at the police control room at Nashik, about 190 km (120 miles) north of India’s financial capital Mumbai. The bus caught fire after hitting a diesel tanker, according to local media reports. Videos on social media showed the bus engulfed in a…

Manama: HM the King’s Personal Representative, President of the Supreme Council for Environment, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, welcomed HM the King’s Personal Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, upon arrival at the Al-Sakhir Airbase today. First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in addition to a number of senior officials and ministers, were also present. HH Shaikh Abdulla bin…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has today received, at Al Sakhir Palace, HM’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain,  HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who returned to Bahrain following the success of the Royal Endurance Team, under HH’s captaincy, in winning the title of the FEI World Endurance Championship for eight-year-old horses in Spain, outclassing 57 elite riders representing 20 countries in the 120km race. HM the King congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, taking pride  in his global historic achievement which further enriches his record in international sports…

National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to cooperate with the United States of America in many fields, including the energy fields, in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in light of the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to strengthen cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries to develop the energy fields in the Kingdom. This came during…

Manama: The President of the Republic of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has tiday paid a visit to the Economic Board (EDB) headquarters at Bahrain Bay.  President Solid and the accompanying delegation were received by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and  other ministers and officials. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the pivotal role of the EDB in supporting the national economy and spurring growth, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He…

Manama: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and his Maldivian counterpart, Dr. Abdullah Shahid signed at the Gudaibiya Place today a number of memoranda of understanding. This was as part of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his accompanying delegation to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The two foreign ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations to strengthen friendly relations, cooperation, and coordination between the two countries on issues related to bilateral relations and international issues of common interest. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…

National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has discussed ways to enhance cooperation with Derek Chollet, Counselor of the US Department of State, during His Highness’ visit to the United States of America. Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing to strengthen its distinguished relations with the United States of America in light of the strong and solid relationship between the two countries. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral links in a way that contributes to…

Manama: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced an initiative to collaborate with European Tour operators on promoting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Maldives as joint destinations. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, to the Kingdom. BTEA’s CEO, Dr. Nasser Qaedi stated that the Authority is working with fourteen European holiday operators to develop joint destination packages through the national carrier Gulf Air for Europeans travelers to Bahrain and the Maldives. Dr. Qaedi highlighted that these packages come as part…

Bahrain : President of the Republic of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and his accompanying delegation arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a visit during which he will hold talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The Maldivian President was received on arrival at Bahrain International Airport by mainly Foreign Minister, Head of the Mission of Honor, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mohammed Khalil.