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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
opens 4th conference on antimicrobial resistance in Manama
Bahrain's Health Council Chairman opened the 4th International Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance and Infectious Diseases, bringing together experts from more than 25 countries. The event, organized by the Infectious Diseases Association of the Bahrain Medical Society, features scientific programmes on pandemic preparedness and artificial intelligence applications.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
JWST finds carbon, oxygen dispersed 500 million years ago
James Webb Space Telescope data reveals galaxies at 500 million years old were already creating and dispersing heavy elements like carbon and oxygen. Yongda Zhu's team detected blueshifted absorption lines in three galaxies with redshifts 7.2 to 9.3, indicating galactic winds expelled metals into space, enriching surrounding gas far earlier than previously believed.
Tech Explorist · · IN
Crown Prince visits Hidd to assess Iranian attack damage
Muharraq Governor Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai commended His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa's visit to Hidd, following Iranian attacks that damaged homes and vehicles. The Crown Prince inspected repair work and assessed residents' needs, reflecting the government's commitment to implementing compensation directives.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
launches AI ethics framework at UN General Assembly
The Muslim World League launched an AI ethics initiative at the UN General Assembly in New York with UN support. The event focused on artificial intelligence ethics from religious and civilisational perspectives. Participants recommended developing an Alliance of Civilisations Code of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence and forming a committee of religious leaders and technology experts.
BNA WORLD ·
Participates in Dushanbe through September 27
Bahrain's Parliamentary Division delegation, headed by MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, attends the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from September 24 to 27. The delegation represents Bahrain's APA presidency, supporting parliamentary cooperation and dialogue across Asia.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Reveals ultrafast vein response to body movement
Michigan State University and Penn State researchers discovered that contracting core muscles trigger rapid changes in brain blood flow. Abdominal muscle engagement increases pressure in blood vessels connected to the brain, causing major veins to constrict within a tenth of a second, boosting circulation faster than previously understood arterial mechanisms.
Tech Explorist · · US
Hubble completes 200,000 orbits Earth, tracking supernova
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reached 200,000 Earth orbits on September 19th after 36 years in space. It covered over five billion miles and made 1.7 million observations. Hubble now tracks Supernova Athena to measure universe expansion rates and resolve the "Hubble Tension" between conflicting measurements.
Tech Explorist ·
visits Sitra to assess damage from Iranian attacks
The Capital Governor commended HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's visit to Sitra, where he met residents, assessed their conditions, and followed up on repair work for homes damaged by Iranian attacks. The visit reflects the Kingdom's commitment to citizens' security, safety and stability.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Seafloor collapsed 700 meters during Hunga eruption
On January 15th, 2022, Hunga Volcano in Tonga erupted violently, causing the ocean floor to collapse 700 meters. The caldera floor dropped from 150 meters to 850 meters below sea level. Scientists estimate 8.9 cubic kilometers of material was displaced, with the collapse amplifying the tsunami's destructive power across the Pacific.
Tech Explorist · · TO
concludes training for 230 Bahraini youth in aviation
Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company concluded workforce development initiatives for over 230 participants. The Summer Internship Programme engaged 135 university students for two months, while the FLY Summer Internship Programme brought 39 school students for two weeks. Additional programmes including Social Work and I CAMP supported youth skill-building in aviation.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH