DUBAI: The US on Thursday demanded Iran immediately release a vessel it seized in the Gulf and a US military commander in the region said the US would work “aggressively” to ensure free passage of vessels through the vital waterway. Responding to an announcement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they had seized a foreign tanker…
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ANKARA: The US announced it was formally removing Turkey from its F-35 fighter jet program on Wednesday, following the delivery of the first part of a Russian S-400 missile defense system to Ankara. “F-35 cannot coexist with a Russian intelligence collection platform that will be used to learn about its advanced capabilities,” the Pentagon said in…
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Article by: Isabella Lee College sports are one of the greatest pastimes for college students in the country. Millions of people attend these events cheering their favorite teams and having fun with their friends. These sporting events are also an excellent time for advertising your products and services. For example, fast food companies can advertise their…
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Hyundai honored Hyundai’s best sales staff for all its distributors worldwide, with a trip to Seoul, Korea, from 19th till 22ed of March 2019 under the title Global Top Sales Consultant Club 2019. Shadi Kfoury and Mohammed Saeed were selected from Hyundai Bahrain – First Motors. Related
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LONDON: The brother of the suicide bomber who killed almost two dozen people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester two years ago appeared in court on Thursday to face 22 charges of murder. Hashem Abedi’s lawyer, Zafar Ali, said his client denied the charges. The 22-year-old is the younger brother of Salman Abedi, who blew…
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KANDAHAR: At least 11 people were killed and scores more wounded Thursday when the Taliban attacked a police headquarters in the southern city of Kandahar, officials and the insurgents said.The assault comes amid a series of peace talks between Washington and the Taliban that both sides say are making progress, but which so far have…
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ANKARA: The European Council’s decision to impose sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in disputed offshore territories in the eastern Mediterranean has caused a political earthquake in the country. In the final declaration, the council said it would suspend civil aviation talks and “agree not to hold … further meetings of the EU-Turkey high-level dialogues…
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ANKARA: The European Council’s decision to impose sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in disputed offshore territories in the eastern Mediterranean has caused a political earthquake in the country. In the final declaration, the council said it would suspend civil aviation talks and “agree not to hold … further meetings of the EU-Turkey high-level dialogues…
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The new McLaren GT toured the Goodwood estate for its global dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today in front of an audience of thousands. Just before midday the McLaren GT appeared from the Fox Gates at the front of Goodwood House, announced by TV presenter Nicki Shields. Taking the wheel of the…
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Esterad Investment Company (ESTERAD) announced half year financial results for its fiscal 2019 second quarter ended June 30, 2019 at the board of directors meeting held on Tuesday 16th July 2019. Esterad achieved a net profit (attributable to the shareholders of the parent company) of BD 295,218 during the second quarter of 2019, compared to…
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LONDON: The battle to become Britain’s next prime minister enters the home straight on Wednesday with both candidates hardening their positions on Brexit, putting the future government on a collision course with Brussels.Ex-London Mayor Boris Johnson, the favourite to replace Theresa May, and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, are now both referring to Britain’s departure with no…
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World Court orders Pakistan to review Jadhav death sentence, grants India consular access ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Both Islamabad and New Delhi claimed victories on Wednesday after the World Court ordered Pakistan to review a death sentence handed down in 2017 by a military court to an Indian naval officer convicted of espionage. It is the latest…
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KUWAIT CITY: Khalil Kamal makes sure he regularly visits Kuwait’s popular Souq Al-Mubarakiya, where he enjoys his favorite kebab meal with onion, rocket and freshly baked Iranian bread.The smell of the bread wafts through the market as it bakes in a traditional oven at the Al-Walimah restaurant in downtown Kuwait City.The restaurant’s Iranian baker takes…
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TEHRAN: Iran confirmed Tuesday the arrest of a French-Iranian academic without giving any details of her case, the latest in a long list of dual nationals held in the country’s prisons.The detention of Fariba Adelkhah, 60, risks increasing tension between Paris and Tehran.Adelkhah is a well-known expert on Iran at France’s prestigious Sciences Po university.“She…
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Invesco released its seventh Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study*, an annual in-depth report on the complex investment behaviour of sovereign wealth funds and central banks, which this year shows disenchantment with Europe among sovereign investors and increased interest in emerging markets, particularly China. According to the study, 88% of investors in the Middle East have…
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Al Murshed Travel and Tourism, one of the leading travel agencies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed a long-term agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, to continue use its technology and platform to provide travel services to its customers. This renewal provides Al Murshed Travel…
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