Author: News Desk

Tokyo:  Twenty-seven people were feared dead after a fire broke out in a building in Osaka in western Japan, fire department officials said Friday, and police were investigating arson as a possible cause, reports AP. The fire started on the fourth floor of an eight-story building in the shopping and entertainment area of Kitashinchi, Osaka city fire department official Akira Kishimoto said. Twenty-eight people were affected, 27 of whom were found in a state of cardiac arrest, Kishimoto said. All of them have since been taken to nearby hospitals. Four people have been pronounced dead, NHK national television and other media reported,…

The leaders and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have affirmed the importance of economic unity, joint defense and security, and coordination of stances to enhance solidarity and stability of the GCC countries. In the final communique of the “Riyadh Declaration” issued by the 42nd session of the GCC Supreme Council at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, the GCC countries also highlighted the significance of avoiding regional and international conflict, and boosting the GCC regional and international role. This Riyadh Declaration was read by GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Al Hajraf, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The 42nd GCC…

Cape Canaveral:  A NASA spacecraft has officially “touched” the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona. Scientists announced the news Tuesday during a meeting of the American Geophysical Union, reports AP. The Parker Solar Probe actually flew through the corona in April during the spacecraft’s eighth close approach to the sun. Scientists said it took a few months to get the data back and then several more months to confirm. “Fascinatingly exciting,” said project scientist Nour Raouafi of Johns Hopkins University. Launched in 2018 Parker was 8 million miles (13 million kilometers) from the center of the sun when…

Riyadh: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the opening session of the 42nd summit of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier, and Defence Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the inaugural session and delivered a speech at Al Diriyah Palace in the City of Riyadh. HM, the King also delivered a speech wishing the current session, chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, success and commended the results of the Saudi Crown Prince’s visits to the GCC countries, which paved the way for the…

Manama: Autumn Fair, one of the oldest family shopping destinations, has emerged as one of the key trade and commercial events of Bahrain’s expo calendar. Under the patronage of the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi opened the 32nd edition of the Autumn Fair, in the presence of ambassadors, officials, and representatives of Informa Markets, the organizers of the event. The nine-day shopping extravaganza running until December 21features 596 retailers, representing a 20 percent surge in new products on display this year. Items from…

Manama: His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Oil and Gas Holding Company (nogaholding) Chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has today presided over the third meeting of the board of directors. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad was updated on the plans drawn by the executive management to enhance the productivity of the operating companies and conserve natural resources to achieve the sustainability of the energy sector and engage the private sector to meet the goals of the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision. He stressed the company’s drive to achieve the Kingdom’s…

Dubai: Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accompanied by WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, visited the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai. The CEO of IHC Giuseppe Saba, along with senior IHC officials and the staff of the WHO hub in Dubai, received the WHO Director-General. During the visit, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus learned about the scope of the IHC’s work and the facilities provided to various humanitarian organizations in responding to emergencies, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Commenting on his visit, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said WHO’s humanitarian hub in IHC…

Manama: National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received British Minister of the Armed Forces James Heappey. The meeting reviewed cooperation, especially in exchanging military and defense expertise. Major General HH Shaikh Nasser praised the deep historic bilateral relations and affirmed the keenness to consolidate peace and security in the region.

Manama: Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA)’s President Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza received the newly appointed Acting Resident Representative of the UN Development Program (UNDP) in Bahrain Aikan Mukanbetova. Dr. Mirza wished her success in carrying out her duties, praising her experience and high efficiency. He hailed the tireless efforts of the Former UNDP Resident Representative Stefano Pettinato, through which he was keen to support the goals and efforts of the Kingdom in the lead global transition to sustainable energy. The president reviewed the features of the cooperation process between the SEA and the UNDP, highlighting the most important achievements and plans that were…

Dubai: Under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance of Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opened the 8th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo 2020 Dubai. Addressing the inaugural session of the event which will run until December 7th, Sheikh Nahyan underlined the efforts made by the UAE leadership in promoting the values of peaceful coexistence between all peoples of the world and in enabling all community members to contribute to sustainable development Presided by Sheikh Abdullah bin…