Bahrain

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…

Bahraini Court Sentences Four Teenagers to Four Years in Prison ———————— A Bahraini court has sentenced four teenagers from the village of Karana to two years in prison for participating in peaceful protests, Shia Waves Persian reported. This sentence, when…

Report Warns of “Gradual Death” of Bahraini Political Prisoner ————————- A new report from the Shia Waves news agency quoting Human Rights Watch highlights the case of a Bahraini political prisoner who is allegedly facing a “gradual death” due to…

Philippines Launches Month-Long Free Health Program for Citizens in Bahrain —————————— The Philippines has launched a month-long health-screening program for its citizens working in Bahrain, aiming to promote wellness among the approximately 57,000 Filipinos residing in the Gulf nation, Arab…