Latest Bahrain News

Graham Arnold resigns as head coach of the Australian men's soccer team

Sep. 19, 2024 21:49 PM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — Graham Arnold has resigned as head coach of the Australian men's soccer team after six years in charge and following two recent poor performances by the Socceroos in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Soccer Australia said Friday that Arnold advised them earlier this week of...

Bahrain's king pardons over 450 inmates. Many may be political prisoners, activist says

Sep. 04, 2024 21:51 PM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain's king pardoned 457 prisoners Wednesday night to mark his 25th anniversary as the island nation's ruler, with one activist saying many of those freed appeared to be political prisoners. The announcement by the state-run Bahrain News...

Independent UN experts urge Bahrain to ensure prisoners have adequate food, water in scorching heat

Aug. 15, 2024 12:58 PM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Independent experts with the United Nations urged Bahrain on Thursday to ensure those held at its Jaw prison have access to adequate food, water and medical care after they received allegations guards have cut air conditioning in the island kingdom's sweltering...