Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today highlighted a range of significant events that occurred globally and domestically over the past 24 hours.
According to Bahrain News Agency, a key focus was on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa who performed Friday prayers at the Safriya Palace Mosque. The developments did not stop at local events as Bahrain extended condolences to Portugal following the tragic Gl³ria funicular accident, which resulted in several casualties.
In international diplomatic engagements, the International Civil Defence Organisation Secretary-General received Bahrain’s Permanent Representative in Geneva, reinforcing Bahrain’s commitment to global civil defense cooperation. On the humanitarian front, the 61st Saudi relief plane arrived in Egypt, carrying aid destined for Gaza, underscoring regional efforts to support communities in need.
Additionally, significant international political interactions were reported, including a telephone call between the UAE President and the Sultan of Oman, as well as a conversation between the Saudi and Bosnian foreign ministers. Meanwhile, in bilateral relations, Pakistan and China signed investment agreements amounting to USD 8.5 billion, highlighting strengthening economic ties.
The reports also covered security and defense developments, with discussions on defense cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey, and joint military drills planned by South Korea, the US, and Japan. In political news, Thailand elected Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister, marking a new chapter in its leadership.
Natural events were also part of the coverage, with the World Meteorological Organization warning about pollution from wildfires, and Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture being hit by Tropical Storm Peipah. An earthquake measuring 5.9 struck parts of Pakistan, further highlighting the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
In other incidents, a knife attack in Canada resulted in one fatality and six injuries within an Indigenous community, while a bus crash in Sri Lanka claimed 15 lives. Economic updates revealed a 0.6% growth in the Greek economy in Q2 2025, a slowdown in German industrial orders in July, and rising Asian stocks following US market gains. Japan stocks opened higher, the US dollar remained steady, and European stocks closed lower.
Finally, in sports, Argentina and Brazil both secured 3-0 victories in their respective World Cup qualifier matches against Venezuela and Chile. Meanwhile, China announced an action plan to boost its electronic information manufacturing sector, and gold prices rose, marking the highest weekly gains in three months.