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Britain on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed by U.S.-based Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, in a boost to the fight against the pandemic. Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommended the drug, molnupiravir, for use in people with mild to moderate COVID-19 and at least one risk factor for developing severe illness, such as obesity, older age diabetes, and heart disease. It will be administered as soon as possible following a positive COVID-19 test and within five days of the onset of symptoms, the regulator said, citing clinical data.…

President Joe Biden will enforce a mandate that workers at U.S. companies with at least 100 employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly starting Jan. 4, spurring legal challenges from Republican governors who say Biden is overstepping his authority. Governors from Iowa and Indiana vowed to fight the new rule, immediately, arguing it infringes on individual freedom. Other states such as Arkansas and Florida are expected to join later today. Despite growing political opposition, the delayed roll-out of the mandate offered a reprieve to businesses facing labor shortages during the holiday season. Biden’s related decision to push back…

Glasgow : Bahrain’s delegation at COP26, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and including the Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Climate Affairs and CEO of the Supreme Council for Environment, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, today pledged the Kingdom’s support for four key international climate change initiatives: • The UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative • The Global Ocean Alliance 30by30 Initiative • The Global Methane Pledge • The Greening Government Initiative The UAE Strategic Initiative aims to strengthen multilateral cooperation, exchange best practice and know-how and…

Bahrain : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) today conducted an inspection campaign on a number of expatriate employees gathering places in the Northern Governorate. The clampdown, which was coordinated with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs at the Ministry of Interior and the Northern Governorate Police Directorate, is in line with the Government’s directives to step up intensify inspection campaigns to maintain the stability of the labour market. The campaign resulted in the arrest of a number of violators who were found in breach of the LMRA provisions and the Residence Law in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a…

Republicans in Washington exulted in Republican Glenn Youngkin’s victory in the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday over former Governor Terry McAuliffe and the very close race in New Jersey, which has yet to be called. “Today is a wakeup call for Washington Democrats,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday, “to abandon the partisanship, extremist agenda of Washington-based programs that cost trillions of dollars and that nobody even wants.” He went on to predict bigger losses for Democrats in the midterms next year. “It’ll be more than 70 Democrats that will be competitive,” McCarthy said of the House races next year.…

Bahrain : Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Polish Military Attaché Colonel Adam baseik, , residing in Kuwait. BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqer Al Nuaimi, was present. The commander-in-chief praised the existing relations between the two countries which are constantly witnessing development in various fields, especially in the field of military cooperation.

Bahrain : Minister of Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning, Eng. Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf, received in his office today employee Ali Ahmed Al Kharfouch on the occasion of his winning of the Arab Youth Council Award for integrated development for distinguished Arab youth, in its 12th edition held under the patronage of the Arab League. Ali Ahmed Al Kharfouch was honoured recently in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The minister congratulated the employee on the award, expressing pride in the distinguished efforts of Bahraini youngsters in serving their nation and lauding their pioneering role in serving the community. For his part,…

Bahrain :  Labor and Social Development Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Jamil bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan received Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)’s Chairman Sameer Abdullah Nass. The Alternate Member at International Labour Organisation (ILO) Board of Directors, for the “Business Owners’ Group” category, representing West Asian countries Sonia Mohammed Janahi, was present. Humaidan praised the national competencies that represent Bahrain in various international forums, noting that the election of Janahi as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of ILO is another achievement added to Bahrain. The…

Bahrain : President of the University of Bahrain (UoB), Dr. Jawaher Shaheen Al Mudhahki, received here today the Pakistani Ambassador to Bahrain, Muhammad Ayub. The envoy congratulated UoB President on the precious royal trust bestowed upon her by appointing her to her post, wishing her every success in carrying out her duties. The two sides reviewed topics pertaining to academic issues between the two countries. Al Mudhahki reviewed a number of steps to be taken by UoB to develop its work and increase the quality of all its academic and administrative practices, within the framework of its constant efforts to…

Bahrain: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, sent a cable of congratulations to President Laurentino Cortizo of Panama, on his country’s Independence Day. HM the King wished the president good health and happiness.