July 18, 2025

Japanese Stocks Open Lower Ahead of Upper House Elections

Tokyo: Japanese stocks fell during morning trading today as investors awaited the outcome of the upcoming House of Councillors (upper house) elections. The Nikkei index dropped by 0.31% to 39,778.85 points, while the broader Topix index slipped by 0.1…

HM King Congratulates UAE President on Union Pledge Day

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of Union Pledge Day.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the …