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Pope Francis in Bahrain boosts Catholic-Muslim fraternity

On his last day of his visit to the Persian Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain, Catholic leader Pope Francis on Saturday celebrates mass at the country’s national stadium in front of thousands. The pope also led a prayer meeting with local Catholics at the Sacred Heart School in Manama.

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Pope, in Bahrain, condemns rearmament pushing world to 'the brink'

Pope Francis on Friday appealed to religious leaders to help bring the world back from "the brink of a delicate precipice" and oppose a new race to rearm that he said was redesigning Cold War-era spheres of influence.

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Pope visit a dream come true for woman whose father helped build Bahrain church

When Pope Francis visits Bahrain this week, it will be a dream come true for many Christians in the Gulf Arab country, but especially for Najla Uchi, whose father helped build the first Roman Catholic church in the island state.

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Harshada Garud bags bronze at Asian Weightlifting Championship

MANAMA: Fast-rising Indian lifter Harshada Garud was far from her best but still managed to bag a bronze medal in the women's 45kg event at the Asian Weightlifting Championship here on Saturday.

The Times of India

GFH Earns $42 Million in the First Half of 2022

GFH Financial Group announced a net profit of $23.06 million during the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 10.2 percent compared to $20.92 million for the second quarter of 2021. The profit increase reflected the steady growth and continued progress of the Manama-based financial group. GFH said that the…

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Egypt, Bahrain Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments

Egyptian Abdel Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Tuesday a two-day visit to Bahrain, flying in from Oman, as part of a Gulf tour. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sisi at al-Sakhir Palace in Manama.

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Bahrain Hosts Negev Forum, Agreement Reached on Security Cooperation

Bahrain hosted on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Steering Committee. The United States, Israel and four Arab countries agreed on Monday to bolster cooperation and hold annual meetings for their foreign ministers. The agreement was reached at the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Steering Committee that…

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King of Bahrain, Saudi FM Discuss Latest Developments

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa received in Manama on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. King…

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King of Bahrain, Russian FM Discuss Ukraine

Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Monday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments, most notably the situation in Ukraine. King Hamad stressed to his guest the importance of resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a way…

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Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul

NEW DELHI: Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International in Manama on Saturday.

The Times of India

Kerala Tourism holds roadshows in Muscat, Manama

State presented as a ‘Paradise, Four Hours Away’

The Hindu

Bahraini, Moroccan FMs Hold Talks in Marrakech

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks in Marrakech on Tuesday with his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif al-Zayani, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The two ministers expressed pride in the cooperation between Rabat and Manama. Bourita reiterated Morocco’s firm stance, under the…

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Bahraini Artisans Toil to Preserve Sugar-coated Tradition

Bahrainis with a sweet tooth have long been spoiled for choice between a wide array of dessert franchises, but traditional confectioners still hold their ground, especially during Ramadan. At the back of his modest shop in the capital Manama, Mohammed Gharib stirs a thick mixture of sugar, saffron and freshly…

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Bahrain, UAE Keen on Bolstering Economic Cooperation

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held talks on Thursday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived in Manama for a short visit. They underscored the importance of advancing joint bilateral cooperation in various economic, trade and investment fields. They further underlined the…

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Israel to appoint attache to U.S. fleet in Bahrain "soon"

Israel will appoint a military attache to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain soon, the Israeli ambassador to Manama said on Monday as the Gulf monarchy and three other Arab states took part in a rare summit in Israel.

The Times of India

Stimac hints more changes against Belarus in second international friendly

MANAMA: Up against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international friendly here on Saturday, national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said he would continue trying out new faces so as to keep his blueprint ready for the Asian Cup final round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

India seek improved performance against Belarus in second international football friendly

MANAMA: A close 0-1 defeat against Bahrain in their previous match notwithstanding, India would look to dish out an improved show against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international football friendly here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Indian football team camp for Asian Cup qualifiers to begin on April 24, to play three international friendlies

MANAMA: The Indian football team will have a six-week national camp from April 24 before the final round of Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Kolkata from June 8.

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Seven Indian players miss Bahrain-bound flight ahead of friendly due to visa issues

MANAMA: Seven of India's national football team players, who were supposed to play in an international friendly against higher-ranked Bahrain on Wednesday,in all likelihood will miss the match as they could not travel along with the team from Mumbai due to visa-related issues.

The Times of India

Igor Stimac confident of improved performance from his goalkeepers

NEW DELHI: He is a bit concerned about his goalkeeper's inconsistent show so far in this season, but Indian men's football team coach Igor Stimac said he is confident that star custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will lift his game ahead of their upcoming international friendlies against hosts Bahrain and Belarus…

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Stimac names 38 probables for India's two friendlies in Bahrain, match against Belarus 'on as of now'

NEW DELHI: Eight new faces figured in Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac's list of 38 probables named on Friday for the preparatory camp ahead of the two international friendly matches to be played in Manama, Bahrain later this month.

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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.

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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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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.

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