Author: News Desk

Russia:  The head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency said on Saturday that pressure in a Russian service module on the International Space Station had dropped as a result of an air leak

Bahrain : In implementation of the Royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Excellency Shaikh Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Bahraini Calendar, announced the issuance of the Bahraini calendar for the Hijri year 1443 AH in accordance with the Sharia, scientific and astronomical standards, and in extension of the methodology established by notable Bahraini scholars in determining the accurate times for prayers, religious occasions and other events. HE highlighted the Royal patronage for various Islamic projects, including…

Bahrain : Head of International Cooperation Section in the  Attorney General’s Office stated that the UK competent judicial authority sought judicial assistance to hear the statements of a Bahraini citizen via video conferencing, as a witness in the murder of a Gulf national, whose case is being investigated by the judicial authority in Britain. After securing the approval of the High Criminal Court, the Office of International Cooperation carried out the request for assistance in coordination with the British Embassy and the aforementioned witness. The Office prepared the necessary technical means, and enabled the witness to give his testimony via…

Bahrain : A Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) delegation held a session of talks with Russian officials and discussed joint economic and investment cooperation. Led by BCCI Chairman Sameer bin Abdulla Nass, the delegation also included First Deputy Chairman Khalid Mohammed Najeebi, Resources and Food Committee Chairman Khalid Ali Al Ameen. The Russian side, which included the Trade Ministry Undersecretary and other officials representing VTB Bank and other government entities, discussed investment and trade facilities provided by the governments in both countries. The two sides also highlighted proposals and plans aimed to develop economic relations, expand cooperation in…

TURKEY : Days after a raging wildfire in southern Turkey drove his family from the home they lived in for four decades, Mehmet Demir returned on Saturday to discover a burnt-out building, charred belongings and ashes. Reuters

Tokyo : Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title. The 29-year-old ran 10.61 seconds, just 0.12secs short of the world record set 33 years ago by American Florence Griffith-Joyner. Shericka Jackson completed a Jamaican one-two-three in Tokyo with a time of 10.76, 0.02 behind Fraser-Pryce. Great Britain’s Daryll Neita finished eighth in 11.12. However, team-mate Dina Asher-Smith failed to qualify for the final and then withdrew from the 200m after revealing she tore her hamstring earlier this month. BBC

Afghanistan : Taliban fighters have entered parts of Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar. They have made rapid gains in rural areas since it was announced almost all foreign troops would go by September. But the fate of these key cities could be crucial amid fears of a humanitarian crisis and how long government forces will be able to hold out. The fundamentalist Islamist militia is already thought to have captured up to half of all Afghanistan’s territory, including lucrative border crossings with Iran and Pakistan. BBC

Bahrain : Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowment, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa received in his office Director of Tafawuq Consulting Centre for Development Meriam Al Rowaie, Chairman of Bahrain Jurists Society (BJS) Dr. Abdul Jabbar Al Tayeb and Chairman of Bahrain Public Relations Society Dr. Fahad Al Shehabi on the occasion of the approval of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), in its meeting on July 21, on the recommendation issued by the UN NGOs’ Committee on granting their societies the “Consultative Status”. The Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowment expressed sincere congratulations to…

Bahrain :  Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha received outgoing Bahraini Ambassador to Thailand, Ahmed Abdulla Al-Hajeri. The Thai Prime Minister asked the ambassador to convey his greetings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as his best wishes to them of continued good health and further growth and prosperity to the Bahraini people. The Bahraini ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Bahrain :  BRAVE Combat Federation will be crowning a new Light Heavyweight World Champion this Sunday, August 1st in the beautiful city of Milan after its headliners made weight for their monumental clash.  BRAVE CF Middleweight World Champion Mohammed “The Latest” Fakhreddine is slated to take on Mohamed “L’Ambiance” Said Maalem for the vacant BRAVE CF Light Heavyweight World Championship in the main event of BRAVE CF 52: Bad Blood. Fakhreddine stepped on the scales at 92.3 kilograms, while his opponent Said Maalem checked in at 91.6 kilograms. This bout was originally penciled to take place at BRAVE CF 50…