US State Department issued an annual report about human rights in the world for 2017. The report specialized 41 pages for Bahrain’s human rights practices in 2017.

Imprisoned human rights activist Naji Fateel celebrated the wedding of his daughter, Alyaa, as he was transferred to the Sharia courts to attend the event.

Lebanese Embassy in Bahrain issued a circular to Lebanese residents in the Gulf island stating that the Lebanese parliamentary elections vote will not be held in Bahrain.

A female Bahrain Defense Force staff member revealed that the personal trainer of Military Commander Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and King’s son Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa sexually harassed her.

Bahraini Minister of Industry and Commerce said the Ministry is in constant contact with the US regarding the exemption of Bahrain from customs duties levied on imports of aluminum and iron.

High Criminal Court convicted 24 defendants of forming a "terrorist group", receiving training in Iran and Iraq and attempted murder of policemen by bombings in Bahrain.

A Bahraini judicial committee has begun legal proceedings against an investor who has failed to commit to his obligation to pay the auction value of the stalled Amwaj Gate project.

Head of National Health Regulatory Authority of Occupations and Services revealed that the Authority has recorded a number of health violations and many advertisements that exceeded the permissible limit.

Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said on Thursday (April 19, 2018) that the center’s president Nabeel Rajab is banned from drinking water since 24 hours.

Sayed Abdullah Al-Ghuraifi, senior Shiite cleric in Bahrain, returned to Bahrain from Thailand after undergoing medical examinations there.

A Bahraini court postponed on Thursday (April 19, 2018) the case of detainee Zeinab Maki until May 23, with her continued detention.

The Fourth High Criminal Court issued on Thursday (April 19, 2018) life sentence against 3 suspects and revoked the citizenships of two of them, over blast case in Al-Budai Street, said Terror Crime Prosecution Chief, Attorney General Ahmed Al-Hammadi.

A Bahraini court sentenced on Wednesday (April 18, 2018) former Al-Wefaq MP Ali Rasheed Al-Asheeri to 6 months in jail over assembly charge.

The Fourth High Criminal Court sentenced 7 suspected to 2 years in prison over hurling Molotov cocktails against a security armored vehicle in Sitra and causing injuries to a policeman. The court reduced the sentence of the suspects for being under 18 years old when committing the crime.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) foundation announced it is building a $100 million power plant in the southern Yemeni city Aden to solve the chronic electricity problem in Yemen's interim capital, the foundation announced on Thursday.

The Iraqi air force on Thursday carried out a "deadly raid" against positions of the Islamic State group in neighbouring Syria, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office said.

Forces loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh battled their former Houthi allies on Thursday over control of a key outpost, marking the first such battle between the two sides since the veteran leader was killed last year.

A man linked to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, who was said to have praised “violent jihad,” was captured in Syria by U.S.-backed forces more than a month ago, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the shooting incident which targeted a security checkpoint in Asir region, in Saudi Arabia, leaving a number of security servicemen dead, extending its deepest condolences and consolation to the bereaved families and relatives.

Iran warned the United States on Thursday of “unpleasant” consequences if Washington pulls out of a multinational nuclear deal, Iranian state TV reported.