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Bahrain
Bahrain is an country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East.
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World Cup expansion gives hope to West Asian teams
As third-round qualifying opens for the expanded 2026 World Cup, long-shunned teams in West Asia might just make it.
Somalia: 3 Emirati troops, Bahraini officer killed in attack
Three members of the UAE's armed forces and a Bahraini officer have died in an attack at a military camp in Somalia.
Cycling teams quit Tour de Suisse after Mäder's death
Mäder's Bahrain Victorious team and two others said they wanted to respect their members' wishes and well-being.
Bahrain and Qatar to restore diplomatic ties after blockade
The move comes two years after several neighboring Arab countries decided to end their boycott of Qatar.
Bahrain jails 3 for online debates questioning Islam
A series of blog posts and YouTube videos debating Islamic scholarship has gotten three men one year each in prison.
F1: Max Verstappen wins in Bahrain as controversy persists
As the 2023 season begins, human rights advocates have accused Formula One of being complicit in sports washing.
Bahrain: Pope Francis holds Mass for Gulf Catholic community
Thousands attended the event in Muslim-majority Bahrain, including foreign workers from the Philippines and India.
Pope Francis addresses human rights during Bahrain visit
The pope has called on Bahraini Authorities to renounce the death penalty.
Young Israelis and Bahraini take steps toward each other
An unprecedented gathering has brought together youth from Bahrain, Israel and Germany for a cultural exchange week.
Kenya: Bahraini athlete found dead in running hub
Damaris Muthee Mutua, 28, was found dead in a Kenyan town that is famous for producing champion runners.
F1: Ferrari's Leclerc wins season-opening Bahrain GP
Ferrari celebrated an opening day one-two but Red Bull's two cars both failed to finish.
Israeli Prime Minister wraps up historic Bahrain visit
Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said a 'ring of stability' is being forged during Bahrain visit.
Israel and UAE: How nominal enemies became allies
Israel's historic presidential trip to the UAE underscores the burgeoning relations between the two countries.
Israel foreign minister makes landmark visit to Bahrain
Yair Lapid's trip comes as Gulf Air has also made the first commercial flight between Bahrain and Israel.
UAE's new human rights institute: Genuine or joke?
State media has trumpeted a new human rights body. But critics say it's just image washing.
Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix
In a thrilling and tactical battle, Max Verstappen couldn't overcome Lewis Hamilton to seal his first win in Bahrain.
Hebrew language in high demand in Gulf states
Following the rapprochement between two Gulf states and Israel, there's been increased interest in the Hebrew language.
Lewis Hamilton tests positive for coronavirus
Formular One world champion Lewis Hamilton goes into isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.
Grosjean survives shocking crash as Hamilton wins in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain GP, but it's a race that will be remembered for a huge crash involving Romain Grosjean.
Netanyahu to visit Bahrain 'soon'
The trip by the Israeli prime minister comes after a Bahraini delegation traveled to Israel last week.
Bahrain foreign minister in Israel for historic visit
Bahrain agreed to recognize Israel earlier this year. Both nations see Iran as a threat to stability in the region.
Bahrain foreign minister announces landmark Israel trip
It will be the first visit since Bahrain established diplomatic ties with Israel in a US-brokered deal.
Bahrain prime minister dies at 84, royal palace says
Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was the island nation's longest-serving prime minister.
Palestinians quit Arab League role in protest
The Palestinian Authority cited the bloc's failure to condemn the UAE and Bahrain's deal to normalize ties with Israel.
Bahrain foils 'Iranian-backed terrorist attacks'
Bahrain has broken up a terrorist plot to attack diplomats and foreign nationals on its soil, according to Saudi TV.
Palestinians seek new friends
Palestinians are seeking new allies after the UAE and Bahrain signed an agreement to normalize relations with Israel.
Israel's new peace deals
The latest deals with Israel reflect a strategic realignment of Middle Eastern countries against Iran.
UAE and Bahrain sign normalization deal at White House
Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain have signed normalization deals in the White House.
Trump's diplomatic theater
Ines Pohl
Relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are giving the incumbent an air of statesmanship.
Bahrain to normalize ties with Israel
The deal to normalize ties with Israel represents a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.
Arab states hesitant about Israeli ties
It was an impossible mission for Mike Pompeo: push Arab states to normalize relations with Israel.
Bahrain releases renowned activist Nabeel Rajab
The Bahraini activist has played a critical role in bringing to light human rights abuses in Bahrain and the region.
Coronavirus deepens risks for migrant workers
With little support to manage the virus' fallout, foreign workers in the oil-rich Gulf face a crisis they can't afford.
Bahrain executes Shiite activists
The executions come amid a crackdown on pro-Iranian groups and tensions with the Iranian government.
Jared Kushner's Mideast peace plan "doesn't seem very credible"
The US has launched a bid to drum up $50 billion to invest in Palestinian economic development. The two-day international conference in Bahrain, led by Jared Kushner, is billed as part of a wider White House initiative to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Political scientist Professor Natasha Lindstaedt says Kushner's plan ignores the real political problems facing the Palestinians.
Palestinians on Bahrain talks
Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is leading a meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
US-Bahrain workshop goes ahead without Palestinians
The US wants to use a conference in Bahrain to push its "deal of the century" Middle East peace plan.
Migrants in the Gulf shown the door
More than a million foreign workers have been sent home as Gulf leaders face pressure to hire more locals.
Jailed Bahrainis win citizenship reprieve
Nearly 1,000 people have had their citizenship revoked since the 2011 Arab Spring protests by the Shiite population.
Bahrain strips 138 people of citizenship
Never before has Bahrain's government revoked so many opponents' citizenship in a mass verdict.
F1: Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix
Mercedes claim a one-two off Ferrari as Charles Leclerc endures a nightmare end to the race.
Refugee footballer arrives in Australia
Bahrain had attempted to extradite Hakeem al-Araibi for a crime he claims he didn't commit.
Thailand: Australia to blame for footballer's arrest
Thailand has said Australia is to blame for the arrest of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi in Bangkok.
Hakeem al-Araibi denied bail in Thailand
The Bahraini footballer with refugee status in Australia was arrested when he went to Thailand for his honeymoon.
Bahraini footballer's wife begs for his release
Hakeem al-Araibi's wife has warned that "time is running out" in his fight against extradition to Bahrain.
Top Bahrain court upholds life jailings
Bahrain has upheld lifelong jail terms imposed on three opposition figures involved in pro-democracy protests.
Pompeo urges Arab states to heal Qatar rift
Mike Pompeo argued that the spat between Qatar and four Gulf states had gone on too long.
Asian Cup: Jordan reach knockout stage, Syria sack coach
Jordan have won their second match to clinch a place in the round of 16. Thailand stayed alive with a win of their own.
A turning point for Saudi human rights?
Eighteen-year-old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun has received a wave of international solidarity in her bid for asylum.
Asian Cup: Late penalty rescues hosts UAE
Hosts UAE were falling to a shock opening day loss to Bahrain, until they won a controversial 88th minute penalty.
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