Bahrain

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…

UNICEF, FCDO Finalize £1.5 Million Deal to Maintain Essential Water and Sanitation Services for Syrian Refugees in Jordan ——————————- UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have agreed on a new £1.5 million funding arrangement to…

Bahrain: A Second Karbala Rooted in Centuries of Shia Devotion ——————————— Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf, is described as a “second Karbala” due to its profound historical connection to Ashura and enduring devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…

Bahrain Plans $17-Billion Investment in US Industry, Tech, and Energy ————————— Bahrain has announced a $17 billion investment plan targeting U.S. industries, aviation, technology, and energy sectors, with the goal of creating jobs and enhancing cooperation, Khaama Press reported. The…

Bahrain regime restricts Muharram ceremonies, intensifies Shia repression ——————————— Bahraini authorities have once again imposed restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies, particularly the Ashura rituals, escalating repression against the country’s Shia Muslim community, Abna 24 reported. Security forces have removed black…