Bangkok: Thailand’s Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has announced plans to hold parliamentary elections within four months, adhering to a previous promise he made during his campaign. This move is part of Charnvirakul’s efforts to consolidate democratic processes in the country. According to Bahrain News Agency, Charnvirakul, who leads the Bhumjaithai
Beijing: China’s services trade reached 4.58 trillion yuan (USD 644.2 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, marking an 8.2% year-on-year increase, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. According to Bahrain News Agency, service exports grew 15.3% to nearly 2 trillion yuan, while imports rose 3.3% to
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reshaping his tariff programme, lifting duties on key minerals including gold alloys, graphite, tungsten, and uranium. The exemptions also cover critical materials used in aerospace, electronics, medical devices, and some pharmaceuticals, aimed at easing supply chain concerns. According to Bahrain News
Manama: GCC countries achieved notable progress in the Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index, with the bloc’s overall average score rising to 41.5 in 2024 compared with 37.7 in 2023, according to data from the GCC Statistical Centre. According to Bahrain News Agency, the data showed that three GCC countries topped
Manama: Bahrain is set to host the landmark BRAVE Combat Federation event, BRAVE CF 100, on November 7 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena. This centennial occasion marks a significant milestone for the federation, known for its global reach and inclusive platform for mixed martial arts competitors. According to Bahrain
Manama: Russian national Andrey Kireitchenko, residing in Bahrain, has secured the top spot in the breath-holding competition for the second consecutive week. This achievement came during the event held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and
Taif: Bahraini camels, owned by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, achieved further victories in the seventh Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif. According to Bahrain News
Mogadishu: Twelve Al Shabaab militants, including senior leaders, were killed and 13 others injured in a planned operation carried out by Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency forces in cooperation with international partners in Galguduud region. According to Bahrain News Agency, the operation targeted a militant centre where more than
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.
According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…
