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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

F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton return hint dropped by Mercedes

Follow all the latest news and updates from the FIA meeting in London to the 2022 car launches ahead of testing in Barcelona and the first Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain

The Independent UK

‘Illegal’ extradition of Bahraini dissident from Serbia calls Interpol’s role into question

Abuse of the policing body’s ‘red notice’ system is blamed as an activist is forced to return to life in prison in the Gulf state

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Lebanon's Interior Minister Slams Hezbollah for Hosting Event Offensive to Bahrain

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi indirectly criticized on Tuesday Hezbollah for hosting a Bahraini group that Manama has designated as a sponsor of terrorism. The Iran-backed party's move defied the Lebanese authorities' order to ban the event, which was initially going to be held at a hotel, because it harms…

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Israeli PM Bennett meets Bahrain king, crown prince in Manama

New allies stress willingness to deepen relationship as Bennett makes first visit by an Israeli prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Israel PM meets Bahrain crown prince in push to tighten ties

Israel’s prime minister has met with Bahrain’s crown prince as the new allies seek to nurture closer cooperation and present a united front to their shared nemesis Iran

The Independent UK

US Navy Plans to Add Unmanned Israeli Boats to its Middle East Operations

The US Navy is considering adding unmanned Israeli boats to its Middle East operations, a US official said, a move that could deepen Israel’s growing role in regional military arrangements. Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and several international naval task forces. Israel is due to become…

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F1 announce key rule change for 2022 season as Lewis Hamilton bids to regain crown

The new F1 season gets underway on the weekend of March 18-20 in Bahrain, and there will be another important change in the rules following Monday's meeting of the F1 Commission

Daily Mirror

US Navy eyes Israeli robot boats as Bennett visits Bahrain, official says

The U.S. Navy is considering adding unmanned Israeli boats to its Middle East operations, a U.S. official said, a move that could deepen Israel's growing role in regional military arrangements as it normalises ties with former foes in the Gulf.

Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Flies to Bahrain in First Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett flew to Bahrain on Monday in the highest-level visit since the countries established relations under a 2020 US-sponsored deal. Bennett will meet with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, his office said. "The leaders will discuss additional ways to strengthen bilateral…

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As Iran talks stall, Israeli PM makes snap trip to Bahrain

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is flying to the Gulf state of Bahrain

The Independent UK

Israeli prime minister lands in Bahrain in first visit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in Bahrain's capital Manama on Monday in the highest-level visit since the countries established relations under a 2020 U.S.-sponsored deal based in part on shared worries about Iran.

Reuters

Bahrain confirms Israeli officer will be stationed in the country -state agency

Bahrain's foreign ministry confirmed in a statement on Saturday that an Israeli officer will be stationed in the country, according to the state news agency.

Reuters

Amazon Got Tax Breaks Worth At Least $4.7B Over Last Decade

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) scooped at least $4.7 billion in tax breaks globally during the past ten years as per watchdog group and a global labor federation, the Vice reports. The tax breaks pertained to its warehouses, data centers, offices, call centers, and film production projects. The vast majority of these tax breaks…

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F1 to Race in Bahrain until 2036

The Bahrain Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2036, F1's chief executive said on Friday, in a deal that secures the event's long-term future. The Gulf island kingdom, which held its first race in 2004, is set to host this year´s season opener on…

The Independent UK

US Navy officer seeks help to bring home pet cat ‘Mr Grumpuss’ she rescued overseas

More than 1,300 people have donated to help Paws of War transport the cat from Bahrain

The Independent UK

Bahrain Grand Prix to remain on Formula One calendar until 2036

The contract extension is the longest of F1 owners’ Liberty Media’s five-year reign

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Lebanese Interior Ministry Orders Halt to Events Held by Pro-Terror Bahrain Groups

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi demanded on Thursday that the Internal Security Forces and General Security urge a local hotel against hosting a group of Bahraini activists whom Manama has said support terrorism. The activists have not received the necessary legal permits to hold their event, added Mawlawi. The minister…

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Global Maritime Drill to Support Security in the Middle East Kicks Off

The International Maritime Exercise (IMX/CE22) kicked off with the participation of the Egyptian Naval Forces and the Western Joint Forces Command. IMX/CE22 is one of the most extensive joint international maritime exercises globally and the largest in the Middle East, with the participation of 51 countries at the Joint Command…

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Bahrain Launches Golden Residency Visa

The Bahraini government announced the launch of the Golden Residency Visa, part of a series of economic initiatives within the Economic Recovery Plan. The visa will contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrain, supporting development paths across various economic, investment, and service sectors. It will also attract talent and open…

The Independent UK

F1 drivers won’t take the knee together before races in 2022

F1 is set to pull the allocated slot from its pre-race schedule for the new season which starts in Bahrain next month

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

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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…

The Independent UK

Israel, Bahrain sign new defense memo in signal toward Iran

Israel and Bahrain have signed a new defense agreement in a show of cooperation aimed at sending a message toward archenemy Iran

Reuters

Israel defence minister visits U.S. Navy base in Bahrain

Israel's defence minister visited the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet's headquarters in Bahrain on Thursday, part of an unannounced trip amid heightened Gulf tensions following drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates.

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