Brussels: A 24-hour national strike in Belgium led to major disruptions in public services and transport networks, including a complete halt to air traffic. The strike, organised by labour unions, was in protest against budget cuts announced by the co…
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s crude oil exports to Japan fell by 25.4% in February compared to the same period last year. Exports reached 3.82 million barrels, or 136,000 barrels per day, marking the 17th consecutive monthly decline. The figures were released…
Manama: The third cycle of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women Empowerment has attracted wide media attention. Commentators highlighted its international scope and commended its role in recognising exceptional efforts t…
Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King of Bahrain received a telephone call from the Pakistani Prime Minister, though the details of the…
Manama: The Meteorological Directorate has forecast rather hot weather during the day in Bahrain, with fine conditions expected overnight accompanied by some cloud cover.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the wind is predicted to be variable between…
WASHINGTON: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a roundtable discussion organized by the Hudson Institute. The event was attended by Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahra…
Tonga: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga islands on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the centre initially recorded the quake at a magnitude of 6.6 before updating its assessment…
Manama: Following the directives of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, 40 mosques opened, renovated during Ramadhan. The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments announced the completion of 40 mosque openings, renovatio…
Riyadh: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with Dr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the …
Manama: A massive wildfire that began in Sancheong County and swept through nearby regions in South Gyeongsang Province has been fully contained, authorities said Sunday. The main fires were under control as of 1 p.m. Sunday, nearly 10 days after they…