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Antalya :  The Executive Council of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has re-elected the member of the Council of Representatives, MP Ahmed Sabah Al-Salloum, as APA Vice-President for the fourth straight session. During the 13th APA Plenary session, held in Turkish city of Antalya on January 8-10, MP Al-Salloum was also re-elected as Chairman of the Standing Committee for Economic Affairs. MP Al-Salloum, who is among the Bahraini parliamentary delegation to the 13th APA Plenary session, stated that his re-election to the two posts adds to the landmark achievements of the kingdom’s legislative branch, which, he said, reflects the unwavering…

Manama : Under the patronage of Social Development Minister, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, the Bahraini Catalysts Disabilities Association (BCDA) has organised a conference entitled “Successes of People of Determination”. Social Development Ministry’s Sahar Rashid Al-Mannai and BCDA Chairman, Riyadh Al-Marzouq, attended the conference in which a number of NGOs and dignitaries participated. Addressing the conference, the Undersecretary affirmed that the kingdom attaches great interest to people with special needs, being among the pillars of the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

MEXICO CITY :  Mexico’s capture of a son of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán this week was an isolated nod to a drug war strategy that Mexico’s current administration has abandoned rather than a sign that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s thinking has changed, experts say. Ovidio Guzmán’s arrest in the Sinaloa cartel stronghold of Culiacan on Thursday came at the cost of at least 30 lives — 11 from the military and law enforcement and 19 suspected cartel gunmen. But analysts predict it won’t have any impact on the flow of drugs to the United States.…

Dubai : HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has expressed delight at the success of Victorious-owned horse, “Rb Rich Lyke Me”, in winning the first round of the Al-Maktoum Challenge, within the Dubai World Cup Carnival. HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the Dubai World Cup Carnival is among major international championships, attracting the best jockeys and horses from all over the world. HH Shaikh Nasser asserted that the victory confirms that Bahrain’s equestrian sport is on the right track, with jockeys attaining landmark results at external gatherings. HH…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, issued a Royal Order promoting 22 National Guard officers from all military ranks, marking the kingdom’s celebration of the 26th anniversary of the National Guard. On this occasion, National Guard Commander His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa conveyed to the promoted officers the congratulations and best wishes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed…

Manama:  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussain of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the passing of former Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Majali. HM the King prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the deceased with mercy, rest his soul in vast paradise and provide his family with patience and consolation.

Scientists have warned that mild temperatures in parts of Europe’s this winter are an extreme weather event caused by climate change — on a par with the heatwaves that hit the continent last summer. They said that Europeans are ill-prepared for such extremes, which they predict will probably become the norm after 2050. Temperatures close to 19°C were recorded in the Polish capital Warsaw on New Year’s Day, while across the border in Belarus, they reached 16.4°C — 4.5°C higher than the previous record. In Paris, temperatures were 5.5°C higher than average between December 19 and January 2.

Manama :  Jordan’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Dr. Bisher Khasawneh, and his accompanying delegation, today left the kingdom following a four-day visit in which they took part in the fifth session of the Bahrain-Jordan Joint Higher Committee. He was seen off mainly by Foreign Minister and Head of the Convoy of Honour, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Cabinet Affairs Minister, Hamad bin Faisal Al-Maliki, Muharraq Governor, Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al-Mannai, Jordanian Ambassador to Bahrain and Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Rami Saleh Wriekat Al Adwan, Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan, Ahmed Yousif Al-Ruwaie, and Director-General of the Prime Minister’s…

Washington : Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to a group of right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the party’s ability to govern. The 57-year-old Californian suffered one final humiliation when Representative Matt Gaetz withheld his vote on the 14th ballot as midnight approached, prompting a scuffle in which fellow Republican Mike Rogers had to be physically pulled away. McCarthy’s victory in the 15th ballot brought an end to the deepest congressional dysfunction in over 160 years. But it sharply illustrated the difficulties that he will face…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, following the passing of the former Prime Minister of Jordan, Dr Abdulsalam Al-Majali.