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Venezuelan Oil Tanker 'Skipper' to Be Taken to US Port After Seizure

Washington, DC: The oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast, named Skipper, will be brought to a port in the United States. The White House has confirmed that the vessel is undergoing a formal forfeiture process, and once completed, it will be taken to a US port. The crude o...

Trump Signs Order to Block State-Level AI Regulations

Washington, DC: In a move aimed at bolstering the US's position in the global AI race, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to centralise the oversight of artificial intelligence at the federal level. The order seeks to prevent individual states from regulating AI, citing concerns...

Ukraine's Zelensky Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Ongoing Conflict

Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, is navigating one of the most challenging periods of his presidency, with Russia advancing at its fastest pace in a year and a domestic corruption scandal forcing him to sack his top aide. The pressure is mounting, especially with US President Donald...

Thailand's Parliament Dissolved Amid Rising Tensions with Cambodia

Bangkok: Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has dissolved parliament, paving the way for general elections early next year. The move comes as deadly border clashes continue with neighboring Cambodia, resulting in at least 20 deaths and displacing around 600,000 people, mostly in Thai...

Massive Oil Spill Hits Germany's Brandenburg State

Brandenburg: A major oil spill occurred in Germany's Brandenburg state on Wednesday, affecting a pipeline connected to the PCK refinery near the Polish border. The incident resulted in a significant leak, with approximately 200,000 litres of oil spilling into the environment. Emergency services, ...

Trump Slams European Leaders as 'Weak' and 'Decaying'

New York: US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders, labeling them "weak" and describing their countries as "decaying". He expressed frustration over Europe's handling of migration and the war in Ukraine, suggesting the US might scale back its support for Ukraine. Trump had a phon...

Survivors of Philippines 'Super Typhoon' Sue Shell Over Climate Impacts

London: More than 100 survivors of Typhoon Odette, also known as Typhoon Rai, have filed a landmark lawsuit against Shell in the UK's Royal Court of Justice, claiming the oil giant's actions contributed to climate change, intensifying the devastating storm. The typhoon, which struck the P...

Instagram users given new algorithm controls

AFP | San Francisco Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Instagram yesterday unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed, calling it a pioneerin...

October 7 Attack: Amnesty International Accuses Hamas of Crimes Against Humanity

Paris: For the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of committing crimes against humanity, including extermination, during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war. The human rights organisation released a 173-page...

'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55

AFP | London Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com British author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the popular "Shopaholic" series, has died aged 55 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, her family announced ...

Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list

AFP | Rome Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com UNESCO recognised yesterday that Italian food is more than pizza, pasta and gelato, adding the range and ritual of the famed cuisine to its list of intangibl...

China Launches New Group of Friends to Strengthen International Cooperation

Beijing: China has launched the Group of Friends of Global Governance, a new platform aimed at promoting international cooperation and reforming global governance. The group was officially established at the United Nations headquarters in New York, with 43 founding member countries, including Cub...

Myanmar Junta Air Strike on Hospital Kills 31, Wounds 68

Mrauk-U: A devastating air strike by the Myanmar military on a hospital in western Rakhine state has resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, with 68 others injured, according to an on-site aid worker. The attack occurred on Wednesday evening, targeting the general hospital in Mrauk-U, an ar...

Thick Fog Causes Flight Disruptions in Baghdad

Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport was temporarily closed on Thursday due to thick fog, with flights suspended for around 12 hours. The transport ministry announced the closure at 12:30 am (2130 GMT) citing poor weather conditions and reduced visibility. Other airports affected by the weather...

Kuwait, US, Bahrain, UK Conduct Advanced Air Defence Drill

Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Air Defence Forces, in collaboration with international partners, has successfully conducted a live-fire operation using Patriot missiles as part of the Sky Shield exercise. This advanced drill aimed to enhance counter-drone capabilities and featured participation from mi...