The Latest Breaking News from Bahrain

Middle East live: Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem

Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, a move Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended Wednesday as necessary to “stand against injustice” in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and Canada joined on Tuesday nine…

France 24 · Sep 8

US targets multiple Iranian oil tankers in latest retaliatory strike

American forces have targeted several Iranian oil tankers, an official said on Tuesday under condition of anonymity to address sensitive military operations. It follows further attempted missile strikes against a US Navy vessel. This represents the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes as Washington and Tehran drift back into…

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport

The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…

Times Life · Sep 3

Iran fires on Gulf neighbors despite Trump's threats to escalate US attacks

Bahrain says it intercepted an Iranian aerial attack as renewed fighting threatened to fully reignite the conflict between Iran and the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Iran says it killed ‘large number’ of US forces in Jordan; America says no casualties

Iran on Wednesday claimed its attacks on US forces in Jordan killed a “large number” of American personnel, a claim Washington rejected by reporting no casualties. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards also said it struck US bases in Erbil with missiles and drones, while Bahrain said its air defences intercepted Iranian…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Rising star Liam Slock deemed a 'powerful rider' set to strengthen Bahrain Victorious for next two seasons

Belgian becomes the latest rider to depart Lotto-Intermarché, looking to build on his break-out year

Cycling News · Aug 31

The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart

Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home

The Independent UK · Aug 23

In 2019, Bahrain sank a 70-metre Boeing 747 in 20–22 metres of water; the jumbo jet became the centrepiece of a 100,000-square-metre underwater park

At the bottom of the sea in Bahrain lies a retired Boeing 747, now transformed into a striking highlight of Dive Bahrain, an innovative underwater park. This project seeks to entice divers while promoting marine research and environmental awareness. Visitors will also enjoy artificial reefs and sculptures that enhance the…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Pentagon Faces Backlash Over Alleged Concealment of Iran Base Strikes as USS Lincoln Crew Suffers Severe Rationing

An Iranian strike on a Bahrain base forced the USS Abraham Lincoln to resupply 2,200 miles away, leaving 5,000 US sailors rationing food and hygiene supplies at sea.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments map

NPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could enter 15-20 markets over the next decade. NPCI is in talks with Japan, Malaysia and Bahrain, while exploring AI-enabled payments and building on UPI’s presence in nine countries.

The Economic Times · Aug 10