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The United States consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu officially closed Monday morning, amid worsening relations between Beijing and Washington. The American flag over the building was lowered at dawn, according to Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV, and onlookers were moved back by police surrounding the consulate as it prepared to shut. Beijing ordered the US embassy to close on Friday in a tit-for-tat move, after Washington instructed China’s consulate in Houston, Texas, to cease operations, claiming it had been involved in a US-wide Chinese espionage effort. The Chinese government gave the Americans the same 72-hour time frame to close their Chengdu mission…

Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien tested positive for COVID-19 but the White House said his infection poses no risk to the president or Vice President Mike Pence. O’Brien, 54, the closest person to the president known to have contracted the disease, has been out of the office since late last week, according to a person familiar with the matter. O’Brien caught the virus while taking a few days off from work, spending time with his family, according to people familiar with the matter. His daughter, who is college age, became ill first, White House economic director Larry Kudlow…

The United Nations’ Libya mission on Monday said an international audit of the country’s two parallel central bank branches was ready to begin, in what it called a “critical step” in creating conditions for their eventual reunification. The United Nations has finalised a contract with international accounting firm Deloitte to handle the audit for it to start “as soon as possible”, it said in an emailed statement. Libya has been divided since 2014 between the internationally recognised Government of National Accord in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east which has established its own institutions. Peacemaking efforts in Libya…

BMW will offer a fully electric 5-series as part of sweeping product overhaul unveiled on Monday as the German carmaker seeks to lower vehicle emissions during production and on the road. “In ten years, the goal is to have a total of more than seven million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads – around two thirds of them with a fully-electric drive train,” the carmaker said on Monday. Carmakers have been pushing electric cars ever since European lawmakers in December 2018 ordered a cut in carbon dioxide emissions from cars by 37.5% by 2030 compared with 2021 levels. This…

Steel Erector & Assistants are needed for GEMS Industrial Services, a leading company in Bahrain. Candidates currently residing in Bahrain only need to apply. The salary range would be based on experience and qualifications. Visa and accommodation will be provided by the company. Candidates should apply with their Biodata (gemshr2020@gmail.com).

Kuwait’s Emir HH Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who arrived in the United States last week to complete his medical treatment, is in a stable condition, a statement issued after a cabinet meeting said. HH Sheikh Sabah, who has ruled Kuwait since 2006, underwent successful surgery, the office has said.

Director of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Media Office, and President of the Organising Committee of the Strongest Bahraini Man at Home Championship, Ahmed Al Shaikh has stressed that the contest clearly reflects the support of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa,  First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Bahrain Olympic Committee President to the youth and sports fields through unique initiatives that aim to encourage Bahrainis to improve the skills and upgrade their capabilities. “HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa always encourages youth to continue practising sports, and this is…

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Kuwait with scheduled operations starting from 1 August 2020. Gulf Air has been operating direct flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait since 1959 and it has always been a key successful route within the Gulf Air’s network. The airline currently flies to and from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Manila, Athens, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and several destinations in Pakistan. Being one of the few airlines that continued scheduled commercial operations, Gulf Air continuously works closely…

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Monday it would allow employees, who do not need to be in the office, to work from home until the end of June 2021. Google had said in May it would begin reopening more offices globally as early as June this year, but most Google employees would likely work from home until the end of this year. The Wall Street Journal said Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai made the decision himself last week after debate among an internal group of top executives that he chairs. Several other companies have also allowed most of their employees to…

Spray Painter & Assistant are needed for GEMS Industrial Services, a leading company in Bahrain. Candidates currently residing in Bahrain only need to apply. The salary range would be based on experience and qualifications. Visa and accommodation will be provided by the company. Candidates should apply with their Biodata (gemshr2020@gmail.com).