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Queen’s reading charity partners with British Neuroscience Association after research reveals how books boost brain health

Experts say reading has positive effect on reducing stress and improving cognitive ability

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Islamabad seeks answers after eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran

The attack underscores the tense security landscape along their shared border — and their differing threat perceptions.

Al Jazeera

Bahrain sent message through Russia to normalise ties with Iran: Official

Bahraini officials have previously said that Manama is seeking improved relations with Tehran after years of tensions.

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Lawmakers pressed to improve solutions for military hunger - Roll Call

Advocates want Congress to tweak the basic needs allowance to make sure that troops dealing with food insecurity get the help they need.

Roll Call

Bahrain crown prince and Qatar emir discuss ‘differences’ in call

Leaders agreed the countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA state news agency reports.

Al Jazeera

Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

A telephone call was held Wednesday between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini news agency, BNA, said. During the call, the Bahraini Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

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Bahrain's crown prince calls Qatari emir in apparent step towards mending fences

Bahrain's crown prince spoke with Qatar's emir by telephone, the BNA state news agency reported late on Wednesday, in a sign the two Gulf states could move towards repairing relations two years after an Arab boycott of Qatar was lifted.

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Bahrain King, Israeli President Discuss Bilateral Relations, Economic Cooperation

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Israeli President Isaac Herzog, in the presence of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the Gudaibiya Palace in Manama and discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of common concern. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that the King…

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Bahrain's king approves new Cabinet

(This Nov. 21 story has been refiled to add dropped 'a' at the end of the finance minister's name)

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Bahrainis Vote for Members of Parliament, Municipalities

Bahrainis headed on Saturday to polling stations to choose their representatives in the parliamentary and municipal elections in their sixth legislative term to select candidates for 40 parliamentary and 30 municipal seats. Polling began at 8:00 AM, amid security measures, hours after hackers targeted government websites. “Websites are being targeted…

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Bahrain Announces 2 New Natural Gas Discoveries

Bahrain has announced two natural gas discoveries in the Al-Joubah and Al-Jawf reservoirs, state news agency BNA said on Tuesday. Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, chairman of the kingdom's energy investment and development arm Nogaholding, has updated Bahrain King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa on the discoveries, an official statement…

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Oman, Bahrain Forge Security, Economic Agreements

Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman signed a set of agreements that included cooperation in the field of security, maritime transport, ports and investment promotion. Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in Bahrain on Monday, on a two-day official visit. He was received by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

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Bahrain Detects 1st Monkeypox Case

Bahrain has detected its first monkeypox case, the state news agency BNA said on Friday, citing the health ministry. The ministry said the patient was returning from abroad when his symptoms were suspected and diagnosed, BNA added. "The patient, a 29-year-old male expatriate, has arrived in the Kingdom after recent…

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Bahrain Crown Prince Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts in Serving Pilgrims

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa commended on Sunday Saudi Arabia's efforts in safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims from around the world, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. During a meeting with Chairman of the Bahrain Pilgrimage Mission and members of the High…

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Bahrain, Egypt Assert Cohesion of Joint Security

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised Egypt's pivotal and influential role in the Middle East, saying it is an essential pillar of Arab and regional security. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that Arab unity and solidarity and the alignment of positions are the most effective ways to…

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Bahrain’s King Pardons 160 Inmates on Eid al-Fitr

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Thursday a royal decree pardoning and releasing 160 inmates who were held on various charges and have served part of their jail terms. Bahrain News Agency BNA said the decree was issued on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. “The King is keen…

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Bahrain Condemns Burning of Quran by Extremists in Sweden

Bahrain strongly condemned on Monday the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden, in what it said was an act of provocation to Muslims. The move is a grave insult to Muslims and incites hatred and violence, said the kingdom's foreign ministry, reported the state news…

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Bahrain King's Diplomatic Affairs Advisor Meets with Israeli Ambassador

Advisor to the King for Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammad Al Khalifa met on Sunday Israeli Ambassador Eitan Na'eh, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The advisor and the diplomat reviewed the latest regional and international developments, BNA said. The advisor praised the progress made in Bahraini-Israeli ties,…

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Bahrain Targets 5% Increase in Non-Oil Sector

Bahrain targets a 5% increase in the non-oil economic sector in 2022, said a report published by the Bahrain News Agency BNA. It pointed out that the contributions of non-oil activities to the Kingdom’s GDP increased from 58% in 2002 to 81% in 2020, up $33 billion.

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Bahrain’s King Holds Phone Conversation with Putin

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held on Tuesday a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bahrain News Agency reported. Both leaders reviewed historical bilateral relations and their development in various fields, it said. According to BNA, discussions also focused on the importance of a diplomatic solution to…

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Bahrain Says Partnership with US Strengthens Regional, Global Security

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that the Kingdom and the US would continue to boost their cooperation, reiterating the importance of pushing bilateral ties to advanced levels. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that during his official visit to the US, Crown Prince Salman received the…

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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…

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