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Missile Attack on Saudi TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 China, India agree to reduce tensions after deadly clash INSTAGRAM Djokovic tests /nobmedia 24 positive for LINKEDIN WEDNESDAY newsofbahrain JUNE, 2020 COVID-19 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8516 Novak Djokovic 3844 4692 becomes the fourth FACEBOOK player to contract /nobmedia the virus after taking MAIL part in his exhibition [email protected] tennis tournament in WEBSITE the Balkans | P 08 newsofbahrain.com Aniston dishes on her triumphant performance on ‘The Morning Show’ 7 CELEBS BUSINESS 5 Trump to extend US work visa freeze to year-end Two more COVID-19 HRH the Crown Prince deaths; confirmed cases in Bahrain chairs Government Executive surpass 23,000 Missile Attack Committee meeting TDT | Manama he Ministry of Health Tannounced yesterday two more deaths from the on Saudi coronavirus (COVID-19). Both of the deceased were Bahraini men. They Saudi air defenses intercepted at least four ballistic missiles were aged 57 and 91. Their passing brought the over- launched by Houthi rebels at Riyadh, Najran and Jazan, and all number of virus-related casualties in the Kingdom destroyed eight explosives-laden drones to 67. The Health Ministry ex- pressed its condolences to the victims’ families. Meanwhile, it was an- nounced early this morning HRH the Crown Prince during the meeting that out of 8,313 COVID-19 tests conducted yesterday, TDT | Manama remotely. 655 new cases were detect- During the session, the lat- ed. is Royal Highness est developments on meas- From these, 379 were ex- Prince Salman bin ures to combat the corona- patriate workers, 264 were HHamad Al Khal- virus (COVID-19) were dis- contacts of active cases, ifa, Crown Prince, Deputy cussed. and 12 were travel-related. Supreme Commander and Topics related to the fur- Their detection brought First Deputy Prime Minister, ther development of the the overall confirmed cas- chaired yesterday the 327th transportation and telecom- es in Bahrain to more than meeting of the Government munication sectors in the 23,000 from the time the Executive Committee, held Kingdom were also reviewed. first cases were reported. There were also 588 ad- ditional recoveries from the virus yesterday, the Health Ministry said. After con- Self-isolation exit test firming that the patients Representational image courtesy of Bloomberg were free of COVID-19, they appointment bookings online were released from their respective isolation and thwarting the planned attack. ures to defend its territories treatment centres. That Bahrain strongly Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign and interests. brought the total number • Affairs (MOFA) praised the The Shura Council affirmed of discharged in Bahrain to condemns Houthi bravery of the forces. solidarity with Saudi Arabia 17,450. attack on KSA The Shura Council also in confronting terrorism as The total number of cur- strongly condemned the at- well as attempts to target its rent active cases increased Rebels threatened tempted attack yesterday, re- interests and stability, urging to 5,545, of which 117 are to• carry out more iterating Bahrain’s unwaver- the international community receiving treatment, with ing support to Saudi Arabia to deter the terrorist militias 36 in critical condition. The powerful strikes against any attempt to subvert and maintain regional security remaining 5,509 are stable. its security, backing all meas- and peace. The total tested increased The Shura Council to 494,028. affirmed• solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting terrorism GCC Chief condemns BAHRAIN Bloomberg Middle East attacks on Saudi Arabia audi Arabia came under CC Secretary General TOTAL CASES a missile and drone at - GDr. Naif Fallah Mubarak 23,062 Stack from Iran-backed Al-Hajraf condemned the Yemen rebels that targeted the Houthi militia’s attack on ACTIVE CASES capital and other cities, as in- Riyadh, Jazan and Najran, ternational efforts to end their which targeted civilians and 5,545 five-year war have floundered. civil objects. TDT | Manama set up there. Houthi military spokesman In a statement, he said that This allows all the individ- DEATHS Yahya Saree said the attacks these hostile acts, which rep- he Information and uals who are self-isolating to 67 targeted the Defense Minis- resent a flagrant violation eGovernment Author- take the test from their own try, a military base and intel- of international laws and Tity (IGA) announced cars, not having to leave their DISCHARGED ligence and other locations norms that prevent targeting yesterday that individuals private spaces. in the three cities. The rebels civilians and civil objects, are who are under home isolation Users of the “BeAware” app 17,450 also threatened to carry out aimed to subvert the security can book their self-isolation can book their exit test ap - NEW CASES more powerful strikes, ac - and stability of Saudi Arabia exit test appointment via the pointments three days before cording to their Al Masirah and the region. “BeAware” Bahrain app. their government-mandated 655 news channel. Dr. Al-Hajraf praised GCC Chief Al-Hajraf In a tweet put out from the self-isolation period is sched- CRITICAL Bahrain, yesterday strong- the efficiency and prepar- ministry’s official account, uled to end. ly condemned the Irani - edness of the Royal Saudi its security and stability and their announcement clarified Once they have gone 36 an-backed attempt to target Air Defense Forces, which the safety of its citizens. He that the new feature of the through the drive-through the capital and other cities in intercepted the ballistic also urged the internation- app only allows self-isolating test, they do not need to go the brotherly Kingdom of Sau- missiles and bomb-laden al community to assume its users to book the exit appoint- back to receive their test re- di Arabia through the use of UAVs before they reached responsibilities and stand ment. sults. It can easily be viewed 210 fils (includes VAT) ballistic missiles and drones. their targets. firmly in the face of the The exit test itself will take on the app. The Coalition to Support He affirmed GCC support Houthi militia in its contin- place as usual, at the Bah - The tweet from IGA’s offi- Legitimacy in Yemen’s brave to Saudi Arabia, backing all uous attempts to destabilize rain International Exhibi- cial twitter account also ad- forces intercepted these measures it takes to preserve regional security and peace. tion and Convention Centre vised residents and citizens missiles and drones before via a drive-through testing to download the app from the reaching their targets, thereby service booth that has been url- http://bahrain.bh/apps. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 02 HRH the Premier receives Italian Ambassador Foreign Minister congratulates HRH Princess Sabeeka on new award TDT | Manama TDT | Manama is Royal Highness the HPrime Minister Prince he Minister of Foreign Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa TAffairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin received at his palace in Rif - Rashid Al Zayani, set out con- fa yesterday newly appointed gratulations to the Supreme Italian Ambassador to Bahrain Council for Women ( SCW) Paola Amadei. president, HRH Princess Sa- HRH the Premier congratu- beeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, lated Ambassador Amadei on the Wife of HM the King, on her appointment to her post, the SCW winning the Honor- wishing her every success in ary Award for Excellence in carrying out her diplomatic du- ‘Caring for Arab Family 2020’. HRH Princess Sabeeka ties so as to further bolster rela- The minister noted that it tions between the two friendly reflects the full faith of inter- countries. national organizations in the HRH the Prime Minister af- HRH the Prime Minister with Ambassador Amadei during their meeting SCW’s efforts to support Bah- firmed the Kingdom’s keenness her sincere thanks and appreci- sectors. government for the efforts he raini women’s advancement at to enhance its cooperation with ation to HRH the Premier for his She also conveyed to HRH the is making to enhance the level all levels and to promote their Italy across various fields. support and interest in boosting Prime Minister the greetings of cooperation between the two contribution to the develop- The Italian envoy expressed bilateral cooperation in various and appreciation of the Italian friendly countries. ment process. He expressed his pride in SCW being cho- sen for this award, thereby HM the King’s Diplomatic Affairs Advisor receives outgoing US Ambassador acknowledging HRH Princess Sabeeka’s great attention to promote Bahraini women and HM the King’s Diplomatic Affairs Advisor, Shaikh families as a key pillar of the Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, met development process in Bah- Foreign Minister Al Zayani with the outgoing US Ambassador to Bahrain, Justin rain. supporting its initiatives and Siberell yesterday. The advisor hailed Siberell’s efforts Al Zayani also stated his highlighting its achievements to strengthen the solid relations between Bahrain and the United States and wished him further success. ministry’s keenness to build at various regional and inter- The US Ambassador was grateful for the kingdom’s cooperation with SCW through national forums. support during his tenure, wishing Bahrain further progress and prosperity. Above, the Diplomatic Affairs Advisor (right) receives the US Ambassador (left). Solid Bahraini-Omani relations saluted Repatriation assistance First nine of 16 chartered flights carrying hundreds of Indian nationals depart, remainder to fly today A jumbo jet carrying 282• passengers was Bahrain-Oman relations hailed used in the chartered TDT | Manama tions that the two countries flights repatriation share, under the leadership mission for the first M the King’s Diplomatic of HM King Hamad bin Isa HAffairs Advisor, Shaikh Al Khalifa, and HM Sul- time from Bahrain Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo - tan Haitham bin Tariq of hammed Al Khalifa, received Oman. He also highlighted The Indian the Dean of Diplomatic Corps the steady progress of mul - government• yesterday and Omani Ambassador to ti-level bilateral relations rejected the Kerala Bahrain, Abdulla bin Rashid that they share.
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