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Senior Senators Want to Amend Saudi September 11 Law
2016-12-01
Two senior U.S. senators said on Wednesday they want to amend a law allowing lawsuits against Saudi Arabia over the Sept. 11 attacks to narrow the scope of possible lawsuits.
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Iraqi Special Forces Seize Mosul District in Fresh Push
2016-11-12
Iraqi special forces said they pushed deeper into Mosul on Friday despite heavy resistance from Islamic State militants using civilians as cover, and were holding half a dozen city neighborhoods seized in the last 10 days.
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Saudi Arabia Announces 9 Individuals Accused of “Terrorism and Sabotaging” with Bahraini Among them
2016-10-31
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday (October 30, 2016) a financial reward of SR 1,000,000 (100.000 BD) to anyone who reports any information that leads to the arrest of 9 individuals believed to be protestors in the Middle East and accused of thwarting terrorist actions. It is to mention that a Bahraini suspect is said to be among these 9 individuals.
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“Arab Gulf Security” Drill to be Held in Manama at End of October
2016-10-23
Joint “Gulf” Tactical Exercise is being prepared to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the end of October 2016 in the Prince Naif Security City.
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Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Passage of U.S. Sept. 11 Law
2016-10-02
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the passage of a U.S. law that would allow families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to sue the kingdom for damages, calling it a matter of "great concern" in a statement on Thursday.
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Two Bahraini Sentenced to 10-Year Jail Term, Revoked of their Citizenship over Terrorism-Related Charges
2016-09-30
The High Criminal Court sentenced two Bahrainis to ten years in prison and revoked their citizenship over terrorism-related charges.
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17 Bahrainis Accused of Establishing Terrorist Group, Attacking Officer
2016-09-22
Public Prosecution announced referring 17 suspects to court over charges of “establishing a terrorist group”, and “attempted murder of a police officer”.
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Saudi Arabia Detains 13 Bahraini Suspects during Hajj
2016-09-17
The Saudi security apparatuses detained 54 terrorist suspects from the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah to the day of Arafah; 30 of whom were Saudis, 13 Bahrainis and others of 7 different nationalities, including Brunei whose citizens have been added to the terrorist list for the first time.
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Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry Refuses US Decision Allowing Sep. 11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-14
Bahrain has expressed its deep concern over the decision of the US Congress that allows the victims of 11 September 2001 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia.
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US Congress Passes Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-10
US House of Representatives passed legislation Friday allowing relatives of victims of 9/11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation.
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Saudi Arabia Says Foiled Terrorist Attack Targeting Shiite Mosque in Qatif
2016-08-24
Saudi Interior Ministry security spokesperson said security authorities foiled planned terrorist attack aimed at targeting Shiite mosque in Qatif.
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Iran Says Dismantles Cell Linked to Islamic State in Border Province
2016-08-16
Iranian security forces killed three militants linked to Islamic State in a city close to the Iraqi border ...
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Cabinet Discusses Preventing Suspects Accused of "Terrorist Crimes" from Traveling abroad during Investigations & Evidence Collection Process
2016-08-09
Khalifa bin Salman chaired the Bahraini cabinet ordinary session on Monday (August 8, 2016), in which they discussed several topics, on top drafting new law limiting the freedoms of citizens accused of "terrorist" crimes.
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Der Spiegel: German Attackers were 'Advised by ISIS’ in Saudi Arabia
2016-08-07
Perpetrators of two attacks in Germany claimed by ISIS were given advice by members of the terrorist group, German media reported.
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New Cell Called "Zulfiqar Brigades" to Stand Trial on August 23
2016-07-29
Chief Prosecutor's procurator of Terrorist Crimes said investigations were concluded in illegal establishment of "Zulfiqar Brigades" case.
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AFP: 138 'Terror' Suspects to Face Trial in Bahrain
2016-07-27
Bahraini authorities have referred 138 suspects to court on charges including forming a "terrorist" group linked to Iran, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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AFP: 138 'Terror' Suspects to Face Trial in Bahrain
2016-07-27
Bahraini authorities have referred 138 suspects to court on charges including forming a "terrorist" group linked to Iran, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Reuters: Bahrain to Try Scores of People on Charges of Setting up Militant Group
2016-07-27
Bahrain prosecutors said on Tuesday scores of people will stand trial next month on charges of setting up a "terrorist organisation", espionage and armed attacks on police officers.
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Iran Says Saudis Back Terrorism after Senior Prince Attends MKO Rally
2016-07-11
Iran accused Saudi Arabia of backing terrorism after senior Saudi prince addressed Paris rally held by Mujahideen-e-Khalq.
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Baghdad Bombing Death Toll Rises to 292: Health Ministry
2016-07-08
The death toll from a suicide bombing in Baghdad this weekend has reached 292, Iraq's Health Ministry said on Thursday.