Bahrain Names Crown Prince as New PM

Bahrain’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. (Reuters)
Bahrain’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. (Reuters)
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Bahrain Names Crown Prince as New PM

Bahrain’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. (Reuters)
Bahrain’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. (Reuters)

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa has named Crown Prince Salman al-Khalifa as the new prime minister, the state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a royal decree.

The decree takes effect immediately, it reported.

Bahrain’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa died earlier on Wednesday.

Official mourning has been declared for a week.



27th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
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27th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)

The 27th Saudi relief plane operated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), landed at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The plane carried essential supplies, including food, shelter equipment, and medical aid.
The assistance underscores Saudi Arabia's longstanding commitment to supporting the Lebanese people during times of crisis.