Bahrain

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Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 per cent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population of Bahrain is 1,501,635 as of May 14, 2023, based on elaborations of the United Nations data, of whom 712,362 are Bahraini nationals. Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi), and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama.

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Final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain Follow live text commentary of the final day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024

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Two navy warships crash off coast of Bahrain Two UK warships have collided off the coast of Bahrain, the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2024
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Littler to make World Series debut in Bahrain Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler will make his World Series debut this month after becoming the youngest player to reach the PDC World Championship final. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Navy evacuates from hijacked vessel sailor hurt in firing Indian destroyer INS Kochi evacuates injured Bulgarian sailor from hijacked Malta-flagged bulk carrier MV Ruen, after negotiations with Somali pirates. Sailor has gunshot injury near shoulder and is.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Bahrain gains full control of McLaren Group in deal with minority investors Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund is gaining full ownership of McLaren Group, one of the most revered names in British premium manufacturing, as part of long-term plans to secure a partnership with a.. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023	Tory MP accused of 'racial hostility' in row with protester Tory MP Bob Stewart showed "racial hostility" towards a protester by telling him to "go back to Bahrain" during a demonstration outside a Foreign Office building, a court has been told. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023
'Because of Interpol my life is destroyed': Bahrain accused of abusing the red notice system Campaigners say Bahrain is abusing the Interpol red notice system to track down and extradite dissidents from abroad. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2023	Tory MP denies racially abusing man after allegedly telling him to 'go back to Bahrain' Tory MP Bob Stewart has denied racially abusing a man after he allegedly told him to "go back to Bahrain". Sky News - Published on July 19, 2023
Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF sells McLaren stake to Bahrain Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is selling its stake in McLaren, the supercar maker and Formula One team-owner, in a deal that will reinforce Bahrain's status as the company's biggest shareholder. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2023	120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR The report, released on Tuesday, has estimated that low-skilled Indians migrating to the US stand to gain the most as they would see a jump in income of nearly 500%, followed by UAE at almost 300%... IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2023
Red Bull dominate Saudi GP first practice Red Bull pick up at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where they left off in Bahrain two weeks ago by dominating first practice in Jeddah. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	Ferrari's Leclerc set for grid penalty at Saudi GP Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will receive a grid penalty at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix resulting in at least a 10-place drop from the season-opening race in Bahrain. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
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Alonso beats Red Bulls in second Bahrain practice Fernando Alonso pips pre-season favourites Red Bull to set the pace in Friday practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023	Perez quickest from Alonso in Bahrain practice Sergio Perez underlines the belief that Red Bull are favourites for the 2023 championship in first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023
Drugovich to race in Bahrain if Stroll ruled out Lance Stroll will be replaced by Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich if the Canadian is not fit enough to race in the Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	Verstappen oozes confidence after Bahrain testing Confidence about the Formula 1 campaign ahead simply oozes out of Max Verstappen as pre-season testing comes to a conclusion in Bahrain on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023
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Mumbai: Customs department seizes 2.8 kg gold, foreign currency worth crores in 3 separate cases According to the Customs officials, the department seized 2.8-kilogram gold worth Rs 1.44 crore from the possession of three passengers coming from Sharjah, Bahrain, and Dubai. DNA - Published on February 10, 2023	Scotland Yard launches probe after Tory MP tells activist to 'go back to Bahrain' Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after Conservative MP Bob Stewart told an activist to "go back to Bahrain" during a confrontation. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2022
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