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April 1, 2026 3:54 PM

Drone Strikes Hit Kuwait Airport Fuel Tanks, Bahrain Facility; Saudi Intercepts Drones

Kuwait International Airport was hit early Wednesday in a drone attack targeting fuel storage facilities, Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced.Official spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi said the drones struck fuel tanks belonging to the Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company, triggering a large fire and causing significant material damage. Emergency teams responded immediately and authorities confirmed there were no casualties. Flights were briefly affected, but airport operations cont...

March 24, 2026 3:39 PM

Bahrain pushes for UN authorisation of force to protect Hormuz shipping

Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use, in the words of the text, "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic phrase is widely understood as authorisation for the use of force. The draft was seen by Reuters on Monday. Diplomats said the resolution, which is backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, would be placed under Chapter Seven of the UN Chart...

March 24, 2026 1:42 PM

Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text

Bahrain has put forward a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday. Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to get through the council, where Russia and China had veto power. France circulated a more concilia...

March 11, 2026 4:44 PM

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes

Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, while at least three ships were hit in the Gulf, demonstrating Tehran can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies despite the most intense U.S.-Israeli strikes yet. Oil prices that shot up earlier this week have eased and stock markets have rebounded, with investors betting for now that U.S. President Donald Trump will find a quick way to end the war he began alongside Israel nearly two weeks ago. But so far there has b...

March 2, 2026 8:25 PM

PM Modi speaks with Bahrain King, condemns attacks on country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Monday during which he condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and expressed solidarity with the people of the country. PM Modi also thanked the Bahrain King for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in the country. "Had a productive telephone conversation with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and stands i...

January 21, 2026 12:55 PM

UAE and Bahrain agree to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ initiative

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have accepted invitations from US President Donald Trump to join a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, signalling their support for a US-led initiative aimed at ending the conflict and advancing post-war reconstruction.UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted the invitation, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Tuesday. He said the decision reflects Abu Dhabi’s...

December 4, 2025 12:51 PM

GCC Summit Concludes with Sakhir Declaration Calling for Greater Unity

The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit concluded in Manama with leaders adopting the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to deeper political, security and economic integration. Hosted at Bahrain’s Sakhir Palace, the meeting brought together the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates at a time of heightened regional tensions. The declaration underscored the GCC’s collective security doctrine, stressing that the stability of me...

October 24, 2025 10:14 AM

India clinches double gold in Kabaddi at Asian Youth Games 2025

India completed a clean sweep in Kabaddi, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams winning gold at the ongoing Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. Both Indian sides defeated Iran in their respective finals, though in contrasting fashion. The boys’ team faced a tough fight before edging past Iran 35-32, while the girls’ team produced a dominating performance to crush Iran 75-21. The Indian girls’ team had topped the group stage, remaining unbeaten with victories over Bangladesh (46...

December 19, 2024 9:16 AM

Indian embassy secures release of 28 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Bahrain

Twenty-eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district have returned home following successful diplomatic efforts that led to their early release from detention in Bahrain. The fishermen, who were arrested in September 2024 for allegedly entering Bahraini territorial waters illegally, had their six-month sentence reduced to three months following a swift legal appeal. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain played a crucial role by immediately appointing legal representation for the fisherm...

December 18, 2024 6:58 PM

28 indian fishermen return home after repatriation from Bahrain

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain has announced the repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen who were recently detained in the country. The fishermen, initially sentenced to six months in prison, had their terms reduced to three months, allowing for their earlier release. The embassy, in a post on X, shared the update, saying, “India in Bahrain is pleased to announce repatriation of 28 Indian fishermen who were recently freed after reduction in sentence from 6 to 3 months. The embassy facilitated lega...