Bahrain

Bahrain Accused of Human Rights Violations Against Families of Political Prisoners ————————————— Bahrain’s largest opposition group, Al-Wefaq, has accused the government of systematically discriminating against the families of Shiite political prisoners, deepening concerns about human rights abuses in the kingdom.…

Bahraini Political Prisoner’s Health Deteriorates Amid Hunger Strike ——————————————- Hussein Ali Mahna, a Bahraini political prisoner, has entered his 11th consecutive day of hunger strike in solidarity with the Palestinian people. According to Reuters, Mahna’s health has worsened significantly, with…

Saudi Shia Community Holds Mourning Rituals in Qatif at End of Safar —————————————– Shia Muslims and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) gathered in large numbers at the Um al-Banin Hussainiya in Qatif’s Al-Shati neighborhood to commemorate…

Bahraini court sentences 15-year-old teen for participation in peaceful protest ————————————- According to Shia Waves Persian, a Bahraini child, Ali Habib, 15 years old, has been sentenced to six months in prison on charges of participating in peaceful demonstrations. Ali…

UAE dispatches 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to combat cholera outbreak ———————————– The United Arab Emirates has sent 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to help combat a cholera outbreak, according to a report by The National.…

Dubai Police Recover $25 Million Stolen Pink Diamond ——————————— Dubai police announced on August 18, 2025, the swift recovery of a rare pink diamond valued at $25 million, stolen earlier that day, Arab News reported. The diamond trader, who had…

Saudi Arabia Executes Afghan Citizen for Drug Trafficking ———————- Saudi Arabia has executed an Afghan citizen in Mecca on charges of drug trafficking. According to the Shia News Agency, citing Middle East News, the execution was carried out in line…

Muslim Woman Attacked on Ottawa Bus in Hate-Motivated Assault ———————————– According to the Ottawa Police Service and news outlets like CTV News and CBC News, an investigation is underway into a hate-motivated assault on a Muslim woman on an OC…

Bahrainis Show Devotion to Imam Hussein in Karbala —————————— Thousands of Bahraini pilgrims have gathered in a magnificent mourning procession at the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Karbala, Shia Waves Persian reported. Through chest-beating, carrying mourning…

Bahraini Mourning Procession Joins Arbaeen Commemorations in Holy Karbala ………….. Thousands of Bahraini pilgrims took part in the Arbaeen commemorations at the Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala, joining millions of visitors from around the world. The Bahraini mourning procession, which…