Putin calls to remove Zelensky, 'finish off' Ukrainian troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump
Lines of wounded at Myanmar hospital after powerful quake
Rows of wounded lay outside the emergency department of the 1,000-bed hospital in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw on Friday, some writhing in pain and others in shock after a powerful earthquake.
A stream of casua
Massive Earthquake Strikes Thailand and Myanmar, High-Rise Collapses in Bangkok
Bangkok and parts of Myanmar were rocked by a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, causing widespread destruction and panic. In the Thai capital, a high-rise building unde
Dubai Fountain to Close for Renovation, Final Show Set for April 19, 2025
Emaar has announced the date for the final performance of the iconic Dubai Fountain before it undergoes a major refurbishment. The fountain, located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, will
Lebanon and Syria Move Toward Enhanced Security Cooperation in Jeddah Talks
Syria and Lebanon signed an agreement emphasizing the strategic importance of demarcating the borders between the two countries, Al Ekhbariya reported early on Friday.
The defense ministers of Lebanon and Syri
Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Services in Oman
Starlink, the low-orbit satellite technology offering high-speed broadband internet, has officially launched its services in Oman. The primary objective of Starlink is to provide fast, reliable internet
Bahrain’s Beach Soccer Journey Ends with Heavy Loss to Iran in AFC Championship
Bahrain's national beach soccer team faced a tough quarterfinal match against Iran yesterday in the AFC Beach Soccer Championship. Iran dominated the game, securing a crushing 11-0 win that ended Bahrain’s tourn
Akhmed Tazhudinov’s Goes Back-to-Back: Bahrain’s Wrestling Icon Earns Asia’s Best Player Award Again
Bahrain Olympic Committee recognizes Tazhudinov’s dominance in Asian wrestling
For the second consecutive year, Bahraini freestyle wrestl
UK to ban ninja swords amid knife crime ‘crisis’
United Kingdom Possessing a ninja sword is to be banned in the UK and carry a penalty of up to six months in jail, the British government said yesterday, in a bid to curb what it has called a “national” kn
BENEFIT AGM approves 10 per cent dividend
Reports strong 2024 results and sets strategic course
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held i
NBB Group AGM highlights strong performance
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Group held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday. Led by Chairperson Mrs. Hala Ali Husain Yateem, the meeting was attended by the NBB Board of Directors alongside members of the
Seef Entertainment unveils exciting Eid Al Fitr offers at Yabeela and Magic Island
Seef Entertainment, the leading family entertainment company in Bahrain and the entertainment arm of Seef Properties, is celebrating Eid Al Fitr with exceptional offers at Yabeela, the largest indoor entertainment cen
Bahrain Insurance Association holds annual meetings
The Bahrain Insurance Association (BIA) convened its ordinary and extraordinary general assembly meeting on Thursday, the 27th of March 2025, at the Gulf Hotel. Present were representatives from the Insurance Supervis
Sister wins legal fight to sell family home
Brothers who tried to stop their sister from selling their late mother’s BD200,000 home have lost their final bid in court. A judge has ordered the sale of the property and two ageing vehicles, ruling that none
Capital Governorate committee orders clean-up over stray dogs, waste and dumped vehicles
Urban decay alert
Calls for a sweeping cleanup have been raised after stray dogs, rotting waste and dumped vehicles were found across parts of the Capital Governorate, with a council committee warning that sev
‘Dirty money’ ring linked to trafficking stands trial
Stacks of money passed through currency exchanges and into a quiet flat, one of several stops in a laundering trail now under the eye of the High Criminal Court. Four Asians stand accused of amassi n g
Court upholds accountant’s five-year sentence for pocketing academy trainee fees
The High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a senior accountant for embezzling trainee fees intended for the Gulf Aviation Academy. The former financial controller was sentenced to five years in pri
His Majesty King Hamad Pardons 630 Inmates
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree pardoning 630 inmates on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The royal pardon includes individuals convicted in various offences who have served part of their s
Rubio vows to keep stripping visas after furor over snatched student
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he has canceled more than 300 visas in a crackdown on anti-Israel activism and vowed to keep doing so, brushing aside furor after masked agents snatched a student.