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Munich :  The Undersecretary for Political Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa met with Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, on the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference. The two sides stressed the importance of intensifying joint efforts to maintain security and stability in the region and to promote peace regionally and internationally. The meeting also discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, and a number of issues of shared interest.

Windsor :  Queen Elizabeth, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms but expects to continue light duties this week, Buckingham Palace said. The health of the 95-year-old queen, who has been fully vaccinated against coronavirus, has been under the spotlight since she spent a night in hospital last October for an unspecified ailment and was advised by her doctors to rest. “The Queen has today tested positive for COVID,” the Palace said. “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.”…

Bahrain :  His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) Honorary Chairman, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa honored the sponsors of HM the King’s Endurance Ride Cup organized by BREEF on February 17-19 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed his thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of the Festival of HM the King’s Cup for Endurance  who were keen to highlight the sport of endurance and contribute to its advancement. Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco), Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), Kuwait Finance House Bank (KFH), National Bank…

Bahrain :  Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 120km race for the junior and youth was held today. The race is part of His Majesty the King’s Cup Endurance Ride Championship, currently organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) at the Bahrain Endurance Village. HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and BREEF Honorary President, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, crowned Victorious Team’s jockey, Isa Al-Anzi, as champion of the race. HH Shaikh Nasser also crowned jockeys Saud Mubarak Sabt, from Al-Fursan Team, and Mohammed Khalid Al-Ruwaie,…

Bahrain : Under the patronage of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and in the presence of the Chairman of High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC), His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the REHC, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club today held its 21st race at its racecourse in Raffa. The eight-round…

Manama, Feb. 19 (BNA): Health Minister, Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh, has expressed the pride of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the dedicated national efforts exerted by all the health competencies in the frontlines of the fight against the novel Coronavirus and the great sacrifices they are making to safeguard the kingdom’s health security. The minister was speaking while receiving Mohammed and Fatima, the son and daughter of the late Jaffar Mohammed Ali Al-Damistani, who was working in the COVID-19 isolation…

MINNEAPOLIS :  Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. Wright’s family denounced the sentence as too lenient and accused the judge of giving more consideration to the white officer than the Black victim. Potter was convicted in December of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the April 11 killing of Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist. She was sentenced only on the more serious charge in accordance with state law. Wright’s mother, Katie Wright, said after the sentencing that Potter “murdered…

Bahrain :  Youth and Sports Affairs Minister, Ayman bin Tawfiq Al-Moayyad, held a virtual meeting with the Chief Executive of the National Youth Agency in Malta, Miriam Teuma. The two sides stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation in the youth field between the two friendly countries. Minister Al-Moayyad highlighted the kingdom’s efforts, vision and initiatives targeting youth, citing the main programmes aimed at empowering Bahraini youth and developing their projects. The Chief Executive of Malta’s National Youth Agency shed light on her country’s experience, achievements and initiatives in the youth sector. The two officials discussed areas of joint cooperation in…

New York:  This winter’s mild flu season has faded to a trickle of cases in much of the U.S., but health officials aren’t ready to call it over. Since the beginning of the year, positive flu test results and doctor’s office visits for flu-like illness are down. But second waves of influenza are not unusual, and some experts said it’s possible a late winter or spring surge could be coming. COVID-19 cases have been falling, leading to a decline in mask wearing and behaviors that may have been keeping flu down this winter. As people are less cautious, flu or…

The UAE and India  signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Friday. The deal will boost non-oil trade between the two countries to $100 billion in five years, from $6 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said the landmark economic agreement will usher in an exciting new era and enhances the strong historic ties between the countries. “The signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement today marks the beginning of an exciting new era in the longstanding relationship between the UAE and India, one of our country’s closest and most enduring partners,” said Sheikh Mohamed. The…