Tag: Bahrain
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Bahrain calls for peace conference at Gaza-focused Arab League
Host Bahrain called for a Middle East peace conference Thursday at the start of an Arab League summit dominated by Israel’s war on Gaza, which has been raging in the Gaza Strip without a ceasefire in sight. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was addressing fellow heads of state and government at the 22-strong grouping…
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US-led coalition to patrol Red Sea against Houthi attacks
The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the “multinational security initiative.” “Countries that seek to uphold the foundational principle of freedom of navigation must come together to tackle the challenge posed…
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Pakistanis kay liye Bahrain aur Azerbaijan jana hua asaan
In an effort to facilitate tourism and strengthen cultural ties, the government of Azerbaijan has launched a user-friendly online service for the issuance of e-visit visas to citizens from various countries, including Pakistan. This exciting development launches in November 2023, providing Pakistani tourists a hassle-free entry into Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan visit visa fee November 2023: •…
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Iran’s President Raisi ‘welcomes’ invitation by Saudi king to visit Riyadh
Little over a week after the two nations decided to reestablish diplomatic ties, Iran claims Saudi Arabia has extended an official invitation to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to pay a state visit. The Saudis have not officially confirmed the invitation, which is claimed to have arrived in a letter from King Salman. The conflict between…
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Israeli President visits Turkey to mend ties, Turkey calls it a ‘turning point’
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday for a one-day rare visit to Turkey in an effort to mend fractured ties between the two countries. Erdogan described the Israeli president’s visit as “historic” and “a turning point” in Turkish-Israeli relations. He said the country is ready to cooperate…
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One Pakistani dead among three casualties in Abu Dhabi attack
Three people were killed in a suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, which involved two Indians and one Pakistani national. The incident happened when three petrol tanks blew up near a storage facility of an oil giant company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). A fire also…
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Man kills co-worker with slap in face
A man in Bahrain allegedly killed his bully collegue with a slap in his face. As per reports, in a case hearing at Bahrain’s High Criminal Court, a man from an Asian country was accused of slapping and killing a colleague after causing him permanent disability. A medical report was submitted in court from the…
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28 passengers on one flight test positive for coronavirus
Twenty-eight passengers, coming from Bahrain to Peshawar, tested positive for coronavirus at the Bacha Khan International Airport on Tuesday. The airport’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Obaid-ur-Rehman Abbasi said rapid antigen tests were conducted on 130 passengers who arrived at the airport from Bahrain. “The passengers who tested positive for the virus have been handed over…
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Three-year-old girl swallows 51 magnets
A medical team at Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) removed 51 magnets from a three-year-old girl’s stomach. As per reports, the child is said to have swallowed the magnets while playing. Doctors extracted the magnets in a three-and-half hour-long surgery, repairing multiple tears in her stomach and intestines. The child was sent home after seven days…
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Coronavirus: One member of a family infects 16 others at an iftar gathering
An iftar gathering in Bahrain ended up with 16 family members contracting the novel coronavirus from one sick relative. The family members were infected because they did not follow precautionary measures including avoiding gatherings, wearing masks and social distancing, the ministry said. The infected person infected all other family members, including parents, siblings and some…