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Military exercises in Caspian Sea claim lives
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sympathy and solidarity with Kazakhstan following an incident during military exercises in the Caspian Sea that resulted in deaths and injuries. The Kingdom conveyed condolences to Kazakhstan's government, people, and victims' families, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
BNA LOCAL · · KZ
Opens registration for Bahrain Touring Car Challenge
Bahrain International Circuit opened registration for the 2026-2027 Bahrain Touring Car Challenge. Drivers must hold a valid National 'C' Circuit Racing Licence or equivalent FIA-affiliated licence from a GCC country. The championship consists of seven rounds, with the official shakedown on October 16 in Sakhir and opening round October 30.
BNA SPORTS · · BH
Scientists identify BC200 gene embedded in molluscum contagiosum virus
Researchers discovered BC200, a human brain gene that can jump between genomes, embedded in molluscum contagiosum virus. The gene likely jumped into the poxvirus roughly 100,000 years ago. BC200 is essential for neuron function but retains mobility from its transposon origin, raising questions about viral transmission and disease.
Tech Explorist · · IN
South Korea wins Asian Games women's basketball gold
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa presented South Korea with gold medals after defeating Japan 75-70 in the women's basketball final at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. He praised both teams' performances and noted the growing development of women's basketball across Asia.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Bahrain integrates AI across tourism by 2026
Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi announced the Kingdom is strengthening its tourism competitiveness through digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The Ministry and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority are deploying modern technologies to enhance visitor experiences, improve service accessibility, and develop interactive digital platforms showcasing attractions, aligned with the Tourism Sector Strategy 2022–2026.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Reaches 68% of tree-planting goal by 2035
Bahrain's Agriculture Minister highlighted the kingdom's agricultural advancement on Arab Agriculture Day. The nation has planted 2.45 million trees toward a 3.6 million target by 2035. The Bahrain Mangroves Initiative exceeded its goal at 139%, with 2.23 million seedlings planted. Eighteen agricultural plots covering 122,000 square metres were allocated to farmers.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
participates in UN pandemic prevention meeting, New York
Dr Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Bahrain's Health Minister, participated in a high-level UN General Assembly meeting on pandemic prevention and preparedness. She emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to multilateral cooperation and international solidarity, noting health risks transcend borders. Bahrain will continue strengthening preparedness through risk assessment, emergency planning, research support, and workforce capacity building.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
MIT reveals ceramides activate YAP1 protein
MIT researchers discovered that ceramides, fatty molecules produced by high-fat diets, activate YAP1 protein in cancer cells, hijacking the body's regenerative program to drive metastasis. Blocking ceramide production dramatically reduced liver metastases in mice. Patients with higher BMI showed stronger YAP1 expression and lower survival rates.
Tech Explorist · · IN
Programme closes in Manama, Seef Mall venue
Shaikh Khalid bin Humood bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, attended the closing of the iSHAPE Programme at HQ co-working space in Seef Mall. The initiative, part of Manama's 2026 Arab Youth Entrepreneurs campaign, was organised by The Budaiya Hub. Participants presented entrepreneurial projects developed over three weeks, field-tested with community groups.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Attends 15th UN Congress in Abu Dhabi on crime
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Interior Minister, visited the UAE to participate in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. The congress gathered around 5,000 participants from 97 countries, including 32 justice and interior ministers. The Interior Minister emphasized international cooperation in combating transnational crime and cybercrime threats.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
marks harvest festival, 50th anniversary of ties
South Korea's embassy in Bahrain hosted a Chuseok celebration marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event featured traditional Korean harvest games, hanbok dress experiences, and live taekwondo performances. Ambassador Choi Byoung-sun highlighted Chuseok as an occasion for gratitude and family celebration, with this year's event gaining significance from the diplomatic milestone.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Strengthens APA presidency in Tajikistan
MP Ahmed Al Salloom told the APA Standing Committee in Dushanbe that Bahrain, holding the Asian Parliamentary Assembly presidency, will drive parliamentary cooperation across Asia. Under King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's leadership, Bahrain promotes initiatives addressing challenges from artificial intelligence to climate change and food security.
BNA LOCAL · · BH