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Bahrain : Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received today member of the British House of Lords, Lord Stuart Polak, in the presence of Deputy Chief of Public Security, Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. The Interior Minister hailed the visit of Lord Stuart Polak to the Kingdom of Bahrain which comes within the framework of communication and the exchange of views. He also praised solid historical relations between the two friendly countries and common keenness to further develop them to serve common interests. Fields of cooperation and coordination, security issues and the latest regional developments…

New York :  In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders Tuesday that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity’s future — and the planet’s. “Our world is in peril — and paralyzed,” he said. Speaking at the opening of the General Assembly’s annual high-level meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made sure to emphasize that hope remained but his remarks reflected a tense and worried world. The UN chief also warned of what he called “a forest of red flags” around new technologies despite…

Bahrain :  The FIA announced today that the World Motorsport Council has approved the 2023 Formula 1 calendar, which includes the Bahrain Grand Prix as the season opener. The race will take place on March 3 – 5 2023 and it will be the fifth time that Bahrain International Circuit has the honor of being the opening race of the season. “After the record crowds, electric atmosphere and incredible racing which we were delighted to host in 2022, it makes us hugely proud to be hosting yet again the opening round of the season,” BIC Chief Executive Sheikh Salman bin…

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered heartfelt condolences to HM King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at Buckingham Palace, over the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth. HM the King also offered condolences to the Royal Family, the Government and People of Britain and wished late Queen Elizabeth II mercy and forgiveness, and HM King Charles III, the Royal Family and friendly British people solace and fortitude, stressing Bahrain’s support to…

Bahrain : The Elections Executive Committee joined hands with the University of Bahrain (UoB) today launched a platform to urge students to verify the voter lists and ensure that their names are included. UoB President Dr. Jawaher Shaheen Al Mudhaihki said the university harnessed all its capabilities for the success of the electoral process. In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), she stressed the importance of the elections which represent a milestone in the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. “The university was one of the main venues for voting on the…

India : Even though Google doesn’t fall under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ambit, the U.S. tech giant has been called several times in the last few months to meetings by the central bank and the Indian government and urged to introduce tougher checks and balances that can help in weeding out such apps, according to four sources. Indian regulators have already asked lenders to step up checks against illegal lending apps, which became popular during the pandemic. Regulators seek to control the proliferation of such apps that engage in unscrupulous activities such as charging excessive interest rates and…

WINDSOR : Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved dogs and one of her favorite ponies greeted the late monarch’s coffin when it was brought to Windsor Castle. Corgis Muick and Sandy were brought into the castle’s quadrangle for the coffin’s arrival following the queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey and a drive through London and on to Windsor. Emma, a black fell pony the queen owned for 26 years, stood on the grass with a groom at the side of the Long Walk in front of the castle as the coffin procession marched past before a committal service at St. George’s Chapel. The…

Bahrain :  Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Secretary-General Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed received the US Ambassador to Bahrain Steven Bondy. The RHF secretary-general praised the Bahraini-US relations, highlighting the steady growth of bilateral cooperation. He briefed the ambassador on the foundation’s history, the number of orphans and widows sponsored by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, as well as the development projects it is implementing in various fields. Al Sayed stressed that RHF provides aid to needy in Bahrain and abroad, in implementation of HM the King’s vision, supported by His Royal  Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the…

London :  On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey in London, the United Kingdom. His Royal Highness highlighted HM Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong dedication to her country and her people. His Royal Highness emphasised HM Queen Elizabeth II’s immeasurable contribution to Bahraini-British relations, which continue to progress and develop. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister was accompanied by the Personal Representative of HM the King,…

London : The longest-serving monarch in British history died aged 96 at Balmoral, her Scottish Highland retreat, on September 8 after a year of declining health. The last state funeral to be held in Britain was in 1965 for the country’s wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. But the country will still dig deep into its centuries of tradition to honour the only monarch that most Britons have ever known. Many ordinary people have camped out for days to witness the elaborate spectacle of pageantry and to pay their final respects. After the funeral, the flag-draped coffin of the queen, topped…