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Bahrain's Bapco declares force majeure after Iran strikes its largest oil facility: What it means

Bahrain's state oil company declared force majeure on shipments after Iranian strikes ignited a fire at its largest oil facility. The attack, which caused material damage but no casualties, escalates regional tensions and disrupts vital energy corridors. This development follows a series of strikes on energy installations amid the widening…

The Times of India · Mar 9

Bahrain King, Israeli President Discuss Bilateral Relations, Economic Cooperation

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Israeli President Isaac Herzog, in the presence of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the Gudaibiya Palace in Manama and discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of common concern. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that the King…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

Bahrain Elects More Women in Parliament Vote

Bahrain has elected a record eight women and many first-time lawmakers to its 40-seat parliament, according to results announced Sunday of this week's polls. The official Bahrain News Agency published the list of 34 candidates who won seats in the second round of parliamentary elections on Saturday, adding to six…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Bahrain’s King Holds Phone Conversation with Putin

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held on Tuesday a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bahrain News Agency reported. Both leaders reviewed historical bilateral relations and their development in various fields, it said. According to BNA, discussions also focused on the importance of a diplomatic solution to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

Bahrain Says Partnership with US Strengthens Regional, Global Security

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that the Kingdom and the US would continue to boost their cooperation, reiterating the importance of pushing bilateral ties to advanced levels. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that during his official visit to the US, Crown Prince Salman received the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

Security Challenges Top Talks between King Hamad, Bennett

Security challenges dominated talks between Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Bahrain’s top officials on Tuesday. King Hamad bin Isa welcomed the Israeli premier, expressing hope that his visit would contribute to promoting cooperation to “serve mutual interests.” Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasized, for his part, “the importance…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Bahrain’s King Meets with Visiting Israeli Defense Minister

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met on Thursday with visiting Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Al-Sakhir Palace, Bahrain News Agency reported. The King reviewed with Gantz and his accompanying delegation bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation across various fields, within the framework of the “Declaration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022