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Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" movies, has died at the age of 86. Read the full report on gdnonline.com 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #patrickstewart

Fourteen people were evacuated as Civil Defence personnel extinguished a fire that broke out in a house in Buri, the Interior Ministry said on social media. No injuries were reported, and the authorities are inspecting the scene to determine the cause of the fire. #bahrain #gdnonline #fire #rescue #moi

A meatball vendor in Bandung, Indonesia, suffered minor burns after a portable gas cylinder he was carrying fell and exploded. CCTV footage captured the vendor transporting a food cart on his shoulders through a residential neighbourhood. The gas canister detached from the cart and exploded upon hitting the pavement, instantly engulfing the man in a fireball. The vendor managed to move away from the blaze and was treated for minor injuries following the incident. #gdnonline #indonesia

Egyptian authorities have arrested a man on a train travelling from Aswan to Alexandria for attempting to smuggle 30 baby crocodiles. Security personnel grew suspicious after spotting a blue jerrycan hidden inside a large bag. An inspection of the container revealed dozens of live reptile hatchlings crammed inside. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com 🌐🤳 #Egypt #Train #Crocodile #GDNOnline

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday it had received a report from a company security officer that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. #gdnonline #straitofhormuz

Alba, one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, has successfully completed its 10th consecutive summer without a single heat-related injury or illness, reinforcing a decade-long track record of disciplined safety execution and preventive risk management. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141116… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #alba

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Thursday that a vessel caught fire and sank following a maritime security incident nine nautical miles north of Oman's Khasab. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #oman

An exhibition that highlights the link between art and medical excellence was recently organised by the Royal Medical Services (RMS) alongside a workshop on ear, nose and throat (ENT) care at the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research in Riffa. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141118… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #art #medical

The Kuwaiti Court of Appeals has sentenced a Kuwaiti national to one year in prison and imposed a fine of KD 10,000 (BD 12,125) after he insulted Allah and the Quran during a TikTok livestream. Swipe to read more ➡️ #TikTok #Kuwait #Crime #GDNOnline

Interior Minister and chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi honoured the winners of the seventh GCC Digital Government Award at a ceremony at the Police Officers Club. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141120… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #gcc #award

The General Directorate of Traffic and the Works Ministry announced development works at the Isa Town North Interchange, specifically the section between the Isa Town Gate Interchange and the Isa Town North Interchange. Some lanes will be closed to northbound traffic heading towards Manama. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #bahrain #roadworks

American Twitch streamer Nick Fosco, known online as Lacy, incurred a $12,000 (BD4,500) bill after viewers hijacked a restaurant’s digital ordering system during a broadcast in Japan. The streamer accidentally exposed the table’s QR code on camera while live-streaming his meal at a local establishment. Viewers scanned the code remotely and placed thousands of dollars in unauthorised food and drink orders. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #us #streamer

Sharjah Police have dismantled an international cybercrime gang that allegedly targeted social media influencers and celebrities across 14 countries. The syndicate stole private photographs from victims before using the images for blackmail. Operatives utilised malicious filters on social media platforms to gain unauthorised access to private photo galleries. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com 🌐🤳 #UAE #Influencers #Scam #GDNOnline

A 37-year-old man who stole BD1,500 from his mother-in-law’s bank account has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined BD5,000 by the High Criminal Court. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report by Zainab Almahdi on gdnonline.com/Details/141115… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #court

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) announced the opening of its service centres in Zayed Town and Seef Mall Muharraq, in addition to the exceptional availability of its virtual centre on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, in response to high demand for registration in the Fixed Bill System. The two centres will receive subscribers on Friday from 4 pm to 7:30 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Subscribers must book an appointment in advance through the Skiplino system. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #bahrain #EWA

A viral video showing a motorcyclist weaving through electric poles installed in the middle of a newly paved road in Hyderabad, Pakistan, has drawn sharp criticism online. Sindh authorities dispatched emergency crews to remove the hazardous utility poles following widespread public concern over road safety. #gdnonline #pakistan

UAE President Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar the First Class Order of Zayed II for his bravery during a cockpit emergency in September. #uae #india #captain