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Delhi: Indian passenger held for smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore from Bahrain
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested Indian passengers coming from Bahrain for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Taking to X, Delhi Customs said…
- Middle East
Bahrain lawmakers propose a three-day weekend
Manama: Five Bahraini parliament members recently submitted a proposal to the government to change the two-day weekend in the country to a three-day. The proposal aims to improve the quality of life…
- Middle East
Bahrain approves import of 10-year-old cars
Manama: In a significant move, Bahrain Parliament has recently approved the import of 10-year-old cars amid a rise in the prices of used cars, local media reported. Earlier, cars older than five…
- Middle East
Fourth Bahraini soldier dies after ‘Houthi drone attack’ near Saudi border
A fourth Bahraini soldier died on Friday, September 29, following a drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday, September 25, Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said. First Lieutenant Hamad Khalifa Al Kubaisi…
- Middle East
Bahrain to allow prison inmates to pursue bachelor’s, master’s degrees
Manama: In an empowering initiative, Bahrain inmates will be given the opportunity to pursue their university studies, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The initiative aims to provide equal educational opportunities for all…
- Middle East
Activist Maryam Al-Khawaja denied boarding on flight to Bahrain
A Danish-Bahraini human rights activist, Maryam Al-Khawaja, said on Friday, September 15, that she was denied boarding a flight to Bahrain by British Airways as she tried to return to the Gulf country to…
- Middle East
Activist Maryam Al-Khawaja to return to Bahrain to save her detained father
A Danish-Bahraini human rights activists Maryam Al-Khawaja will be travelling back to the Bahrain next week to put her own life on the line and pressure the government to save her detained…
- Middle East
Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain
Manama: Israel opened its new embassy in Bahrain, days ahead of the three-year anniversary of a US-brokered deal in which the kingdom agreed to normalise relations with Israel, the media reported. The…
- Middle East
Viral video: Talabat rider seen eating customer’s food
Abu Dhabi: A video clip has gone viral on social media platforms showing a Talabat delivery rider was seen eating a customer’s order from the delivery box in Bahrain. In the video,…
- Middle East
Bahrain postpones Israel foreign minister Eli Cohen’s visit
Manama: Bahrain has postponed the visit of Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen to the Kingdom next week to September, Israeli media reported. Neither Bahrain nor Israel have publicly commented on the reason…
- Middle East
Bahrain, Kuwait discuss joint security efforts
Manama: Bahrain and Kuwait have discussed the security coordination between the two Gulf Arab countries, highlighting their commitment to reinforcing joint security operations, media reported. The discussion was held on Tuesday between…
- Middle East
Bahrain Crown Prince orders schools to remove lessons on Israel
Manama: Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa has instructed schools to remove lessons about Israel and normalization agreement, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The order comes as the kingdom prepares…
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