BEIRUT — The highest court in the tiny gulf country of Bahrain has upheld two death sentences on Monday, despite internal evidence of torture in extracting the two men’s confessions. Husain Moosa, 34, …
Bahrain to execute two activists despite concerns over torture
UK refuses to intervene in case of men charged with killing police officer Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor Mohammed Ramadan, left, talking to his son in prison in Bahrain, and Husain Moosa, right.
COVID-19: 597 new infections in Bahrain
Total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Bahrain has risen to 31,528 as on Friday, July 10, 2020. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Another 597 people have tested positive for the novel …
Bahrain found evidence of torture behind confession. But death sentences still stand.
After signs of torture were discovered, a government watchdog in Bahrain concluded for the first time that physical duress might have been used in extracting a confession, prompting a court to …
Coronavirus: Bahrain-Saudi Arabia King Fahd bridge to reopen after Eid, says report
Authorities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are currently preparing to gradually reopen the King Fahd Causeway bridge linking the two countries some time after Eid al-Adha, according to sources who spoke …
New civic projects in Bahrain to be put on hold
“Therefore, new projects are a luxury at this time and until Bahrain witnesses proper recovery. “We are not going to throw out plans for new projects, but our future list needs to be drawn up …
HSBC Bahrain names Christopher Russell as new CEO
MANAMA: HSBC has appointed Christopher Russell as its new chief executive in Bahrain, succeeding Melika Betley, who was previously appointed as CEO of HSBC Bank Oman SAOG. Mr Russell’s appointment …
Bahrain, US extend tourist visa validity
Bahrain and the US have agreed to extend the validity of tourist visas from five to 10 years, the Bahraini news agency reported Sunday . Both countries have reached an agreement whereby the tourist …
Bahrain 5G expansion to help boost GCC economies during Covid, say experts
Industry leaders and experts from Bahrain and across the world gathered at the summit to review plans for unleashing the potential of 5G networks to boost economies and societies in a post Covid-19 …
Italy bans entry from 13 nations including Bahrain and Oman over virus
The decree banning visitors from those countries from entering Italy was signed by the health ministry in agreement with the foreign, interior and transport ministries …