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The war in Ukraine is likely to be over by early May when Russia runs out of resources to attack its neighbour, Oleksiy Arestovich, an adviser to the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, said late on Monday. Talks between Kyiv and Moscow – in which Arestovich is not personally involved – have so far produced very few results other than several humanitarian corridors out of besieged Ukrainian cities. In a video published by several Ukrainian media, Arestovich said the exact timing would depend on how much resources the Kremlin was willing to commit to the campaign. “I think that no…

China posted a steep jump in daily COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, with new cases more than doubling from a day earlier to hit a two-year high, raising concerns about the rising economic costs of its tough measures to contain the disease. A total of 3,507 domestically transmitted cases with confirmed symptoms were reported on Monday across more than a dozen provinces and municipalities, up from 1,337 a day earlier, the National Health Commission said. Most of the new cases were in the northeastern province of Jilin. Though China’s caseload is still tiny by global standards, health experts said the increase…

Three European prime ministers rode a train for Kyiv on Tuesday, the first visit by foreign leaders to the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion, and a striking symbol of Ukraine’s success so far in fending off Russia’s assault. “It is our duty to be where history is forged. Because it’s not about us, but about the future of our children who deserve to live in a world free from tyranny,” said Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who set off across the border with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Janez Jansa of Slovenia. Fiala said the aim was…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud over the passing of HRH Princess Norah bint Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. HM the King prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the soul of the deceased in eternal peace, and to bless the Saudi Royal Family with patience.

Bahrain :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Noora bint Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Royal Highness sent a similar cable to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain :  Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President has issued Edict (1) of 2022, appointing Hend Ibrahim Al Alewi as Public Relations and Protocols Director at the SCW General Secretariat. The appointment reflects the commitment of the SCW General Secretariat to promote its administrative personnel and ensure their professional development. Al Alewi is holder of a master’s degree in business management, a bachelor’s degree in financial and banking studies, a certificate as mentor in women’s affairs and diploma in protocols and etiquette. She first…

Bahrain : Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan stressed the Government’s keenness on improving citizens’ standard of living. He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his royal care, hailing the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He commended the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to  to double the distribution of social assistance allowances to those entitled to social security and a disability pension during the holy month of Ramadan. According to figures released by the…

New York : William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in movies such as “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Broadcast News,” died at the age of 71. “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday,” the actor’s son, Will, said in a statement obtained by Deadline. “He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time.” The actor disclosed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with terminal prostate…

Bahrain : The Kingdom of Bahrain will host a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on 18-19 March 2022. The meeting coincides with the hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Gran Prix 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit, the home of motorsport in the Middle East. The Council meeting, one of the most important on the global motorsport calendar, is being held in Bahrain for the second time, following a 2010 Council meeting in the Kingdom. Bahrain has a longstanding enthusiasm for motorsport and Formula 1, and its role as Council host is recognition of the Kingdom’s…

Russia : An online voting system that was criticised by some defeated candidates at parliamentary elections last year will be rolled out for use across Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed electronic voting procedures into law on Monday. A coalition of defeated parliamentary candidates in Moscow claimed they were cheated of victory in a parliamentary election last September by the system and sought to try to overturn the results via lawsuits and public pressure. Then only used in some regions, the system can now be used at elections and referendums across Russia at a national and regional level, after an…