August 15, 2025

German Labour Market Stagnates in Q2

Berlin: The German Federal Statistical Office reported stagnation in the country’s labour market in the second quarter of this year, with the workforce increasing by only about 10,000 people. This represents the weakest growth since the job surge in s…

Algeria Bus Crash Claims 18 Lives and Injures 9

Algiers: At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured, including two in critical condition, when a bus plunged into a valley in the Algerian capital, the Civil Protection Department said.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the accident occu…

Talks on Plastic Pollution Treaty in Geneva End Without Agreement

Geneva: Negotiations aimed at reaching a treaty to combat plastic pollution concluded in Geneva without an agreement. Delegations met for an eleventh day at the United Nations Office in Geneva to finalise a historic treaty to address the global plasti…

At Least 164 Killed in Pakistan Floods Over 24 Hours

Islamabad: Pakistani authorities reported that at least 164 people were killed in the past 24 hours as heavy rains struck the country’s north, bringing the death toll from the rainy season, which began in late June, to around 500.

According to Bahra…

Euro, Pound Steady Against US Dollar

London: The euro and the pound held steady against the US dollar today after experiencing declines earlier in the week. Specifically, the euro and pound had fallen by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively on Thursday.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the Japa…