Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the Ashura holiday. According to the circular, the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, corresponding to 16-17 July. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Eastern Military Zone Seizes 500,000 Narcotic Pills in Balloon Smuggling Attempts
September 9, 2026
Amman: Border Guard units seized around 500,000 narcotic pills early Wednesday after foiling four separate attempts to smuggle drugs across the eastern border using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Eastern Military Zone reporte…