Major Expansion for Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station
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Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has formally signed an agreement with Emaar Properties to begin a significant upgrade of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, aimed at boosting capacity and improving passenger flow at one of the...
Japanese PM and South Korean President Go Viral with Surprise Duet
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung set aside deep-seated historical tensions to bond over K-pop and economic security during a two-day...
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Mineral Wealth with 7.8 Million Ounce Gold Discovery
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Saudi state-owned mining company Ma’aden has announced the discovery of an additional 7.8 million ounces of gold reserves across four key exploration areas. This significant find, announced on January 12, 2026, s...
Dubai to Launch School Bus Pooling to Cut Traffic and Costs
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will roll out a new school bus poolingservicewithin the next two weeks, starting with a pilot in Al Bar...
Kuwait Airways to Launch Five New Routes in 2026 Expansion Drive
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Kuwait Airways has confirmed a significant expansion of its international network for 2026, adding five diverse destinations across...
Iran Accuses Israel of Pushing US Toward War
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Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of seeking to “drag” the United States into wars on its behalf, in remarks escalating tensions amid continuing unrest inside Iran and broader regional friction. Araghchi’s c...
‘3,428 protesters killed in Iran violent crackdown’
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Iranian security forces have killed at least 3,428 protesters in a crackdown on demonstrations, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO said yesterday...
Trump Says ‘Killing in Iran Is Stopping,’ Claims No Plans for Executions
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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has been told “on good authority” that the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped and that there are no plans for executions, remarks that come as Tehran continues to face intense ...
Air India Warns of Delays, Cancellations Amid Iran Airspace Crisis
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New Delhi : Air India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory informing passengers that several of its flights are being rerouted or cancelled due to the emerging situation in Iran and the subsequent closure of its airspace.
In a statement, the nationa...
Iran Reopens Airspace After Long Shutdown
Tehran: Iran reopened its airspace late Wednesday after a nearly five-hour closure prompted by concerns over possible USA-Iran military tensions, which disrupted airline operations.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Iran closed its airspace at 5:15 p.m. ET, allowing only appro...
US Greenlights $800m Patriot Air Defence Sustainment Deal for Kuwait
Email:online@newsofbahrain.comWashington: The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Kuwait valued at approximately $800 million for PATRIOT Program sustainment and follow-on technical support, the Pentagon announced Wednesda...
U.S. Mission Advises Caution for Americans in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has advised its staff to remain cautious due to ongoing regional tensions and to limit non-essential travel to military installations in the region. American citizens living in or visiting the Kingdom are also encouraged to follow th...
U.S. to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries
The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that it will suspend processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, starting January 21. The move targets nationals who are considered likely to rely on public assistance while living in the United States....
Qatar Confirms Personnel Movement at Al Udeid Air Base Amid Regional Tensions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has confirmed that the departure of some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base is linked to the current regional tensions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Inte...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman Warn US Action Against Iran Could Destabilise Region
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Doha: Arab Gulf states are urging the United States to avoid military action against Iran, warning that such a move could trigger widespread economic and political instability across the region, according t...
How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal
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Elon Musk's company xAI has faced global backlash in recent days over sexualised "deepfake" images of women and children created by its Grok chatbot.
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
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Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption ...
Scott Adams, US creator of ‘Dilbert’ cartoon, dies at 68
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Scott Adams, the US cartoonist famous for his “Dilbert” comic strip whose career was later soured by a racism row, has died at age 68, his ex...
NASA ‘Curious Universe’ Podcast Introduces Artemis II Crew Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
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Washington. D.C.: NASA has released a new episode of its Curious Universe podcast offering an in-depth look at the astronauts who will fly around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission since...
US warns Iran of “Big Price” Over Executions of Protesters
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President Donald Trump has threatened "very strong action" against Iran if the government proceeds with the execution of protesters, amid reports of over 2,400 deaths in a violent crackdown. The case of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, w...
14-Year-Old Saudi Media Star Hosts Launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah
Saudi youth icon and media trailblazer Rateel Al Shehri, just 14 years old, took center stage this week as the Master of Ceremonies for the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, a USD 1 billion mixed-use development by Dar Global in collaboration with The Trump Org...