Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. The Bahrain wheelchair basketball team achieved a significant victory, defeating Jordan in the West Asia Championship. This triumph marks an important milestone for the team as they continue to excel in international competitions. According to Bahrain News Agency, the victory against Jordan showcases the team's dedication and skill in the sport. The match was closely followed by sports enthusiasts and highlights Bahrain's growing prominence in regional basketball tournaments. In other news, the Bahraini leadership actively engaged in diplomatic efforts. HM King congratulated the UAE President on Union Pledge Day, while HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also extended congratulations to the UAE President on the same occasion. Additionally, the Speaker lauded the outcomes of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's visit to the US, emphasizing its significance. The Shura Chairman concluded an official visit to Russia, furthering diplomatic relations. The Bahrain Ambassador highlighted that HRH the Crown Prince's official visit to Washington marks a pivotal moment in Bahrain-US ties, indicating strengthened bilateral relations. Elsewhere, the UAE President and Hungarian counterparts discussed cooperation in Budapest, and similar discussions were held between the UAE President and Hungarian Prime Minister. Discussions on bilateral ties also took place between the UK and North Macedonia foreign ministers. In international news, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Semnan Province east of Tehran, while heavy rain continued in South Korea, prompting flood and landslide warnings. A wildfire swept through southern France near Marseille, and the UNHCR warned that 11.6 million refugees face aid cuts due to a funding shortfall. Environmental concerns rose in England as serious pollution incidents by water companies increased by 60% in 2024. Meanwhile, Japanese stocks opened lower ahead of upper house elections, and Bitcoi n surpassed $120,000 amid US crypto legislation developments. The Eurozone's current account surplus jumped to £32.3 billion in May, and Uber announced plans to deploy 20,000 self-driving taxis over six years. Vietnam issued a warning about potential food supply disruptions due to an African swine fever outbreak. Lastly, while oil prices edged higher, they were still heading for weekly losses.
Menu