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US-Iran next round of talks in Switzerland on June 28 and 29: Report

US-Iran next round of talks in Switzerland on June 28 and 29: Report

Rediff.com3 days ago

As Tehran and Washington continue with their engagements following the signing of the MoU earlier this month, sources have told Al Arabiya that the two are set to hold the next round of negotiations in Switzerland on June 28 and 29.

West Asia Tensions Drive Crude Oil To Record Highs

West Asia Tensions Drive Crude Oil To Record Highs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Crude oil prices reached a new record high in futures trade, both domestically and internationally, as escalating military tensions between the US and Iran in West Asia continue to fuel market volatility. Diplomatic efforts concerning the Strait of Hormuz are being closely watched for potential price stabilisation.

US hits Iran's Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

US hits Iran's Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The United States military and Kuwaiti air defence forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, with Iran's state broadcaster claiming American military installations in Kuwait were deliberately targeted.

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs from Iran

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs from Iran

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The ministry of defence of the United Arab Emirates on Monday said its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran, as tensions in the region continue to rise.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall.

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, who fled Bahrain in 2014 and was later granted asylum in Australia, was arrested in Bangkok in November on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request.

Why Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer

Why Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Hakeem Al Araibi's case has drawn international criticism as a Thai court considers an extradition request from Bahrain for him to serve a 10-year sentence related to the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011. He denies the charges.

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

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Bahraini overtures to Kenya-born runners attract medals, controversy

Bahraini overtures to Kenya-born runners attract medals, controversy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Every year, hordes of foreign runners flock to Kenya's high-altitude training camps in the hope that some of the nation's long distance-running magic will rub off on them, embracing the motto, 'if you can't beat them, join them'.

Bahrainis protest ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Bahrainis protest ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Hundreds of protesters waved banners and chanted against the Bahrain government on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Formula One race, which the opposition sees as a chance to attract international attention to its pro-democracy campaign.

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The next Gulf Cup, which was due to kick off in December in Basra in Iraq, has been postponed for a year due to a congested calendar, organisers announced.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

In Bahrain, PM launches $4.2 million project at temple

In Bahrain, PM launches $4.2 million project at temple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The facelift for the Shreenathji temple in Manama will kick off later this year.

Asian Athletics: Chitra wins gold; India finish 4th

Asian Athletics: Chitra wins gold; India finish 4th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

P U Chitra defended her 1500 metres title to give India its third gold medal while Ajay Kumar Saroj and Dutee Chand won a silver and bronze in the men's 1500m and women's 200m respectively on the fourth and final day of the Asian Athletics Championships, in Doha, on Wednesday.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

India had lodged a protest, stating that a Bahraini runner had caused obstruction to Hima Das during the relay race in which India finished second.

UAE score after 14 seconds, beat Bahrain 2-1

UAE score after 14 seconds, beat Bahrain 2-1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Ali Ahmed Mabkhout needed just 14 seconds to put the United Arab Emirates ahead as they went on to beat Bahrain 2-1 on Thursday and secure a rare Asian Cup quarter-finals appearance.

FIFA candidate and AFC head Salman signs amended human rights pledge

FIFA candidate and AFC head Salman signs amended human rights pledge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has signed an amended version of an Amnesty International pledge to end human rights abuses and corruption in the sport should he win election to soccer's top job later this month.

Bahrain: 3 arrested for labour camp fire

Bahrain: 3 arrested for labour camp fire

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The blaze at a Bahraini labour camp in July had left 16 Indian workers dead.

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The kidnapping of Suryanarayana is the third incident in the last four months wherein an Indian has been targeted in the war-torn country.

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Swaraj is in Bahrain for a two-day visit to attend the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to be held on Sunday.

Bahrain ferry tragedy: Indian gets 3-yr jail term

Bahrain ferry tragedy: Indian gets 3-yr jail term

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The dhow carrying 137 people capsized off the coast of Bahrain, killing at least 57 people on March 30, 2006.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Sports shorts: Tendulkar to be 'main attraction' at Bahrain GP

Sports shorts: Tendulkar to be 'main attraction' at Bahrain GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Sachin Tendulkar will be in the visitors' gallery to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled to be held next month.

Sheikh Salman wins AFC presidential election

Sheikh Salman wins AFC presidential election

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run Asian football for the next two years after the Bahraini won a three-way election for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday.

F1 extends Bahrain deadline to June 3

F1 extends Bahrain deadline to June 3

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Bahrain has been given an extension to June 3 to decide whether the country's postponed Formula One Grand Prix can be rescheduled this year.

In Bahrain, Rajnath paints a grim portrait of Pakistan

In Bahrain, Rajnath paints a grim portrait of Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

India on Monday told Bahrain that terrorism emanating from Pakistan remains its most important concern and support from across the border has incited the current unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.

In PHOTOS: Bahrain 'cleans up' Pearl Square

In PHOTOS: Bahrain 'cleans up' Pearl Square

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Determined not to let Pearl Square turn into another Tahrir Square, authorities in Bahrain reacted with force on pro-reform protestors who had gathered at the main square in Bahraini capital Manama.

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched India's first gold medal in the 18th Asian Games after defeating Takatani Daichi of Japan in the men's 65 kg freestyle title bout, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Indian MPs delegation arrives in Bahrain

Indian MPs delegation arrives in Bahrain

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation, headed by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, arrived in Bahrain on Thursday.

Gulf's first woman MP elected in Bahrain

Gulf's first woman MP elected in Bahrain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Latifa Al Gaoud, 50, works as the human resources and financial director at the Finance Ministry.

14 Indians aboard vessel feared dead

14 Indians aboard vessel feared dead

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Fourteen Indians aboard cruise vessel MSV Sri Krishna Sagar, which sank in international waters off Iraq on December 27, are feared dead, according to sources.

Indian embassy demands probe into maid's suicide

Indian embassy demands probe into maid's suicide

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Akhtar Allabagayath's family in India has alleged that she had been harassed by her Bahraini employer.

Bahrain to hike labour permit fees

Bahrain to hike labour permit fees

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

In a move that could impact the huge expatriate community in Bahrain as well as the businesses, the government has decided to charge a levy of 200 Bahraini dinars every two years for work permits.

Voting begins in Bahrain

Voting begins in Bahrain

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

While 206 candidates are in fray for parliament, 165 will try their luck for the municipal councils.

India lodges protest against Bahrain in mixed relay

India lodges protest against Bahrain in mixed relay

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The protest has been admitted by the jury of appeals which will give a ruling at 10am (local time) on Wednesday.

Why tainted Blatter won't back any candidate in FIFA presidential election

Why tainted Blatter won't back any candidate in FIFA presidential election

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sepp Blatter said he will not support any of the five candidates standing to succeed him as FIFA president, through all but one of them had spoken to him about their bids.

Karun storms to victory

Karun storms to victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Karun Chandhok scored his second victory in Round 5 of the Formula Renault V6 series at the Sentul race track in Jakarta.