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Punjab : Eleven people died and nine were hospitalised after a gas leak in Ludhiana in the northern Indian state of Punjab, a state lawmaker said on Sunday. A team from the National Disaster Response Force was at the site along with a team of experts to determine the cause and source of the leak, said Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina, a member of legislative assembly in Ludhiana. Police officials were seen patrolling wearing masks and asking locals to keep out of a cordoned area, according to ANI news agency’s video feed on Twitter. “The incident happened near a milk shop…

Group of Seven advanced nations should adopt “risk-based” regulation on artificial intelligence, their digital ministers agreed, as European lawmakers hurry to introduce an AI Act to enforce rules on emerging tools such as ChatGPT. But such regulation should also preserve an open and enabling environment for the development of AI technologies and be based on democratic values, G7 ministers said in a joint statement issued at the end of a two-day meeting in Japan, Reuters reported. While the ministers recognised that policy instruments to achieve the common vision and goal of trustworthy AI may vary across G7 members, the agreement…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the National Security Advisor, Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, and Commander of the Royal Guard, His Highness Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on the promotion to the rank of Lieutenant-General, following a Royal Order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness highlighted the vital role of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad in achieving military successes and developing military capabilities. His Royal…

Takasaki : Group of Seven advanced nations should adopt “risk-based” regulation on artificial intelligence, their digital ministers agreed, as European lawmakers hurry to introduce an AI Act to enforce rules on emerging tools such as ChatGPT. But such regulation should also preserve an open and enabling environment for the development of AI technologies and be based on democratic values, G7 ministers said in a joint statement issued at the end of a two-day meeting in Japan. While the ministers recognised that policy instruments to achieve the common vision and goal of trustworthy AI may vary across G7 members, the agreement…

Rome : Inter Milan came from a goal down to win 3-1 at home against Lazio in Serie A on Sunday, giving Napoli the opportunity to seal their first title since the Diego Maradona era this weekend. A second-half double by Lautaro Martinez and a goal by Robin Gosens cancelled out Felipe Anderson’s first-half strike, leaving second-placed Lazio on 61 points in the standing. The result means leaders Napoli, on 78 points, can seal the title, their first in 33 years, with a win against Salernitana later on Sunday with six games remaining after this weekend. Inter dominated possession at…

NHRA: Bahrain free of India-made ‘contaminated’ cough syrup Manama : The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s markets are free of ‘contaminated’ cough syrup made in India, from which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned due to the unsafe materials it contains. In a statement, the NHRA indicated that the aforementioned cough syrup is not registered in the Kingdom, and therefore it has not been imported to the Bahraini market, stressing that it does not allow the entry of any products that are not manufactured in approved and registered factories in the Kingdom.…

Cairo : Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoumi, commended the efforts of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence to promote the culture of tolerance. He stressed the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and keenness to foster religious freedom, inter-faith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. The Arab Parliament Speaker was speaking during the Arab Parliament’s 4th general session of the third legislative term, which convened at the Arab League’s headquarters, in Cairo. The King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence was honored with the Arab Parliament Shield in tribute for its efforts.…

Manama, Apr. 30 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree (41) of 2023, appointing a director-general at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Under the decree, Dr. Yusuf AbdulKarim Bucheeri was appointed as Director-General for Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement the provisions of this decree, which takes effect upon its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Csaba Korosi, the President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), who is currently on a visit to the kingdom. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation at various levels. HM the King praised the advanced level of the ongoing cooperation between Bahrain and the UNCPGA aimed at serving sustainable development goals. HM King Hamad stressed the Kingdom’s keenness to enhance cooperation with the UN and its various agencies, entities, and programmes, especially in the development, health, educational and environmental fields. HM the King affirmed Bahrain’s…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) yesterday hosted the first weekly raffle draw of the Manama Gold Festival. A total of 2,474 receipt holders participated in the draw in which 13 valuable prizes were given out in Souq Al Manama. As many as 416 gold, jewelry and pearl shops are participating in the second edition of Manama Gold Festival, which kicked off on April 13 and runs until May 27. The festival offers weekly promotional offers to the Manama market visitors. In addition, raffle draws are held on a weekly basis to offer distinguished prizes for lucky…