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New York : Alphabet Inc’s Google will use processors designed in-house for its Pixel phones launching later this fall, in a shift away from Qualcomm Inc’s technology that has powered the search giant’s Android devices for more than 15 years. The processor, called Tensor, will power the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones, Google said in a blog post, with the company set to disclose more details closer to the release, according to Reuters. Shares of Qualcomm, the world’s largest maker of wireless chips for smartphones, were down marginally in afternoon trading. Google said the next Pixel phone, 5a,…

Amman :In implementation of the directive issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to start vaccinating Bahraini citizens residing abroad against COVID-19 who were unable to get vaccinated, and in order to preserve the health and safety of citizens and support national efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in combatting COVID-19, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan started today vaccinating Bahraini citizens in Amman, at the Abdali Hospital, under the supervision of a Bahraini medical team.  The Ambassador…

Tokyo : Defending champion Brazil will face Spain for the Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer on Saturday. Spain beat host Japan 1-0 Tuesday with Marco Asensio scoring a curling shot in the 115th minute in Saitama. The 25-year-old Real Madrid winger is one of three players in the squad over the age of 24 permitted at the Olympics. Spain benefits from being able to secure the release of players from its top clubs for an additional tournament squeezed into the season. This time, the Brazilians don’t have Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, whose penalty clinched gold at the 2016 Olympics…

Bahrain :  Chairman of the Standing Committee for Human Rights and member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Representatives Council, MP Ammar Al-Bannai, has lauded the Order issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on establishing the “Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit”, praising HM the King’s unwavering support for frontline workers in their fight against the novel Coronavirus, which reflects the royal fatherly care for the Bahraini citizens and appreciation of their dedication in serving their country. He added that HM the King had created the prestigious medal in…

Bahrain :  Fifa President Gianni Infantino mourned the passing of former Bahraini international player and coach Adnan Ayoub. In a letter addressed to Bahrain Football Association (BFA) Chairman Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, he extended his heartfelt condolences, expressing his deep sadness. Infantino paid homage to late Adnan Ayoub who featured in the national team in the 1966 Arab Cup and the maiden 1970 Gulf Cup, in addition to his marked career as player in Al Ahli Club. On behalf of the international football community, the Fifa boss  extended deepest condolences to Bahrain Football Association (BFA) and the…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has affirmed the depth of the brotherly relations between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, which are based on a long history of solid ties and common stances established by the founding fathers and preserved thereafter by their citizens. HM the King was speaking during HM’s meeting with the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Al-Safriya Palace. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed, who…

New York : An investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed several women, including employees at his office. Announcing the results of the inquiry, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Mr Cuomo had violated state and federal laws. Last year Mr Cuomo was accused of sexual misconduct by several women. He has denied touching anyone inappropriately and rejected calls from fellow Democrats to stand down. The report is the result of a months-long inquiry that saw investigators speak to nearly 200 people, including some of those who made complaints against the governor. “The…

Tunis :  Tunisia’s powerful labour union on Tuesday urged the president to rapidly announce a new government some nine days after he seized executive control in a move his opponents called a coup. President Kais Saied has defended his actions as constitutional and said he will govern alongside a new prime minister during an emergency period, but nine days after his intervention, he has yet to name one. “We can’t wait 30 days for the announcement of a government,” said Sami Tahri, a spokesman for the UGTT union, one of Tunisia’s most powerful political forces. “We must speed up the…

China:  China’s Wuhan city will test its 12 million residents for the coronavirus after confirming its first domestic cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant. Wuhan, where the virus first emerged in late 2019, had reported no local coronavirus cases since mid-May last year but on Monday authorities confirmed three cases of the Delta variant. The strain has been found in a handful of provinces and big cities including Beijing over the past two weeks. “To ensure that everyone in the city is safe, city-wide nucleic acid testing will be quickly launched for all people to fully screen out positive…

UAE :  The United Arab Emirates will lift  ban on Thursday for  transit flights including from India and Pakistan, the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) said on Tuesday