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New Delhi: US President Joe Biden has said Pakistan is “one of the most dangerous nations in the world” as it has “nuclear weapons without cohesion”. He made the remarks while addressing a Democratic Party congressional campaign committee reception on Thursday. The US president’s remarks at the reception of the governing party were made in the context of the changing geopolitical situation globally. The West has expressed concern over the safety and security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. Many in the West are worried that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists or jihadi elements. The remarks spurned a…

Madrid :Madrid, Oct. 14 (BNA): Spanish soccer club Real Madrid has renewed a sponsorship deal with the airline Emirates until 2026, the team said on Friday. While the parties did not disclose financial details, Spanish sports newspaper Marca reported the contract’s value at about 70 million euros per year plus variables. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier’s logo has been emblazoned on the jerseys worn by Real Madrid players since 2013, Reuters reported. Emirates first became Real Madrid’s global sponsor in 2011. Since then, the Spanish club has won 22 titles, including five coveted UEFA Champions League cups. Jersey sponsorships…

The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey has risen to 40, Recai Cakir, mayor of the town of Asmara in Turkey’s northern Bartin regionsaid on Saturday. “We have counted 40 dead in total. 58 miners were able to save themselves,” Mr Soylu said following one of Turkey’s deadliest industrial accidents in years on Friday. A tearful Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said: “We are approaching the end of the rescue operation.” Earlier, Mr Soylu put the death toll at 28 miners, saying that efforts were ongoing to rescue nearly 15 others trapped hundreds of metres underground at…

Retailers are hoping to have tax-free shopping for visitors reinstated in the UK in time for King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 next year. Tax-free shopping was abolished for tourists on New Year’s Eve in 2020 due to the costs of maintaining the rebate post-Brexit, said experts. The news has been welcomed by the industry, which campaigned against its removal and has lobbied for its return. But it has cautioned it should not take too long to implement. Paul Barnes, chief executive of the Association of International Retail, said its removal was “devastating” to the industry. He said he hopes the new system will be set up…

Bahrain :  Information Technology director at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs “Nani Bati” has been selected among the top 50 most influential IT leaders in the Middle East. Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Aymen bin Tawfiq Almoayyed congratulated her competence, commending national cadres working at the Ministry. Bati briefed the minister about the list of top 50 most influential IT leaders in the Middle East which was published in a specialized IT magazine.

Fontainebleau : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today attended the International Endurance Race of Fontainebleau in France. HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, participated in the race, also attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Captained by HH Shaikh Nasser, the Royal Endurance Team won the 160-km and 127-km races of the International Endurance Race of Fontainebleau.…

Washington : Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has underscored the significant role played by the financial and banking sector in backing the national economy and attracting investments. He affirmed the importance to continue supporting this sector to promote its role at all levels. He was speaking as he met with Global Head of Citi’s Public Sector Group Julie Monaco, on the sidelines of his participation in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, in Washington, the USA. The meeting was held in the presence of Governor of…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Abdellatif Jamal Rashid on his election as Iraq’s new President. HM the King expressed most sincere congratulations, wishing him every success to achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people for more growth and prosperity. HM praised deep historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Iraq, stressing the kingdom’s keenness on further bolstering them to achieve common interests. He wished the new Iraqi President abundant health and happiness and constant security and stability to Iraq and its people.

Manama: Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, has extended deepest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, on the success of the BDF’s military athletics team in bagging eight medals, including four gold, two silver and two bronze ones. The military athletics team won the medals during the men’s 10-km race, the women’s 8-km race, and the relay race of the 58th World Military Cross-country…

Riyadh: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Al Hajraf welcomed the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejection of the statements against Saudi Arabia following the announcement of the OPEC+ decision. The GCC, established in 1981, comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Al Hajraf expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and his utter rejection of the statements, saying they lacked facts and credibility. He praised Saudi Arabia’s pivotal regional and international role in mutual respect between countries, and adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law. …