Bahrain says Congress vote on Saudi 9/11 bill will harm US
Bahrain warned Thursday that the United States would be the loser from Congress`s vote to override President Barack Obama`s veto of a bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.
Sep 29, 2016, 13:42 PM IST
Bahrain rebuffs British, US allies over opposition ban
Bahrain has rebuffed its British and US allies over a controversial ban on the kingdom`s largest opposition group, insisting it will brook no interference in its internal affairs.
Jul 19, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Bahrain to try top Shiite cleric for money laundering
A Bahraini cleric will go on trial next month on charges of collecting funds illegally and money laundering, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.
Jul 17, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
Woman dies, children hurt in Bahrain bomb blast: Police
A Bahraini woman died and three children sustained minor injuries when their car was hit by a bomb blast on Thursday that police said was carried out by "terrorists" in southern Bahrain.
Jul 01, 2016, 07:14 AM IST
Saudi cop shot dead in Shiite district: Ministry
The shooting came despite the deployment of armoured vehicles at checkpoints in the area this week, according to a resident.
United Nations criticizes repression in Bahrain, urges dialogue
A UN special adviser sharply criticized Bahrain's government today for repressing opponents and revoking the citizenship of the Gulf state's top Shiite religious leader.
Jun 23, 2016, 04:09 AM IST
Bahrain removing cleric`s citizenship will create `fire` in region: Iran general
Bahrain`s decision to strip its top Shi`ite cleric of his citizenship will create "a flame of fire" in the Sunni-ruled country and the region, a top Iranian general said late Monday according to state media.
Jun 21, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
Bahrain strips citizenship of top Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim
There was no immediate indication of Qassim`s fate but, in theory, he would be left stateless and could face deportation through a legal process.
Bahrain jails 8 Shiites, revokes nationality
A Bahraini court sentenced eight Shiites to 15-year jail terms for forming a terror group.
Jun 17, 2016, 04:02 AM IST
Top human rights activist rearrested in Bahrain: Family
Leading Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was rearrested on Monday by security forces in the Gulf island state, his family said on Twitter.
Jun 13, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
Bahrain foils attempt to smuggle terror suspects via boat
Bahrain authorities in the past have seized weapons shipments which they claim were sent by Iran to create instability in the Gulf.
Jun 05, 2016, 06:18 AM IST
Women from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana being sold to Gulf like products in retail shop: Minister
Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Non-Resident Indian Welfare, Palle Raghunatha Reddy, has written a letter to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a bid to gain her attention towards the plight of women domestic workers from Andhra Pradesh languishing in jails in Gulf states.
May 24, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
GCC states set to borrow up to $390 billion by 2020: Report
The oil-rich Gulf states are expected to borrow between $285 billion and $390 billion through 2020 to finance budget deficits resulting from low oil price, a report said Sunday
Apr 10, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
Bahrain court jails 10 over police attack
Bahrain on Tuesday sentenced four people to life in prison and six others for up to 15 years for attacking police during a protest in a Shiite village, the prosecution said.
Mar 29, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
Bahrain uprising anniversary: 4 US reporters arrested
Bahrain has arrested four American journalists covering the anniversary of its 2011 uprising amid a long crackdown on dissent in the tiny Gulf nation, witnesses have said.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Indian citizens abducted by ISIS in Iraq: SC directs Centre to appoint Nodal Officer
ISIS had abducted Indian construction workers in Iraq's Mosul city in June 2014.
Feb 12, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
39 Indians in ISIS captivity in Iraq: Arab world helping to get them free, says Sushma
Last year, the ministry had said that all 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by the Islamic State are alive.
Feb 07, 2016, 17:51 PM IST
India, Arab League vow to combat terror, sources of funding
The meeting, which was opened by Bahrain's Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, culminated with the two sides issuing a joint statement - the Manama Declaration.
Jan 24, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Bahrain for 1st India-Arab ministerial meeting
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of a number of Arab League countries.
Jan 23, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
India's Tejas versus Pakistan's Thunder at Bahrain Air Show
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas would be seen soaring majestically in the Bahrain sky against Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter produced with Chinese help.
Jan 18, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
