Author: News Desk

Tripoli : At least 71 people died when the migrant boat they were aboard sank off the Syrian coast after sailing from Lebanon earlier this week, the Lebanese transport minister said, as search operations continued on Friday. It marks the deadliest such voyage yet from Lebanon, where mounting economic desperation has led many to board often rickety and overcrowded boats in the hope of reaching Europe. Syrian authorities began finding bodies off the coast of Tartus on Thursday afternoon. The Syrian transport ministry has quoted survivors as saying the boat left from Lebanon’s northern Minyeh region on Tuesday with between…

Ufa : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) Chairman Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa attended celebrations marking the 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan. The celebrations which started on September 21, will run until Friday, in Ufa, the capital and largest city of Bashkortostan. The SCIA Chairman met the President of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov and conveyed to him greetings from HM King Hamad, wishing Bashkortostan and Russia further development, progress and prosperity. President Khabirov also extended greetings to HM…

New York : Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa,  the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America, Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, participated in the joint ministerial meeting today between the foreign ministers of the countries of the GCC countries, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Yemen and the United States of America, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the…

Bahrain : Bahrain’s roads and streets are now adorned with lights and illuminations ahead of the parliamentary and municipal elections on November 12 and 19. The special tribute spotlights the deep commitment of the Kingdom to the noble practice of democracy that enables voters to cast their ballots freely and responsibly for their favorite candidates. Bahrain has held its quadrennial elections regularly since 2002 with the launch of new way of life that turns bold dreams into comforting reality. The elections were held in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 without fail, procrastination or delay in a confirmation that what…

Muscat : Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, has stressed that his country, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, believes that the prosperity and welfare of the region requires its being empty of conflicts and solving all its issues, mainly the Palestinian cause. He also renewed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unaltered support to the Palestinian people and their full right to establishing their independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with East Jerusalem…

Dubai : President Sheikh Mohamed held talks with King Hamad of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The two leaders hailed the long-standing ties between the neighbouring Gulf nations during the meeting, held in Ghantoot as part of the monarch’s visit to the Emirates. They reviewed efforts to further bolster links in a range of fields and expressed their pride over the strength of the alliance between their countries. King Hamad hailed the pivotal role played by the UAE under Sheikh Mohamed’s leadership on both the regional and international stage. He spoke of the UAE’s contribution to securing security and stability and promoting…

Mexico: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday on the anniversary of two devastating temblors, killing at least two people, damaging buildings, knocking out power and sending residents of Mexico City scrambling outside for safety. Two died in the Pacific port of Manzanillo, authorities said, one crushed by the facade of a department store while another was found dead at a mall. Videos on social media showed the roof of the mall collapsed into the top floor, a gym, as people yelled for help. Authorities also reported damage to several hospitals in the western state of Michoacan near…

Jeff Bezos just lost his status as the world’s second-richest person, dropping to No. 3 as Indian business mogul Gautam Adani rapidly climbs the ranks of Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. Elon Musk, still the No. 1 wealthiest person with $260 billion to his name, may need to watch his back. Adani has taken less than 10 months to reach the No. 2 spot after starting the year in 14th. Adani’s $146.9 billion fortune, largely tied up in holdings of his sprawling Adani Group conglomerate, still trails well behind Musk’s $260 billion. Bezos’s net worth slumped to $145.8 billion, according to Bloomberg, as tech stocks were…

DUBAI :  Iran faced international criticism on Tuesday over the death of a woman held by its morality police, which ignited three days of protests, including clashes with security forces in the capital and other unrest that claimed at least three lives. The U.N. human rights office called for an investigation. The United States, which is trying to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, called on the Islamic Republic to end its “systemic persecution” of women. Italy also condemned her death. Iranian officials dismissed the criticism as politically motivated and accused unnamed foreign countries of fomenting the unrest. Separately,…

New York :  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, met today the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, Hu’akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UNGA. They discussed ways to develop bilateral cooperation in various fields, in addition to discussing the latest developments on the regional and international arenas. A joint statement was signed to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries. The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United…