Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Bahrain has more than doubled its defense budget. The Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom increased its defense budget by 110 percent since 2004. In 2013, Manama’s military spending, fueled by the threat from neighboring Iran, rose by 26 percent from the previous year. “Military spending in the Middle East increased […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Bahrain has approved the establishment of a command and control network to battle the Shi’ite revolt. The Cabinet has approved a proposal for a C2 network based on what could comprise thousands of cameras to monitor critical facilities, government buildings, shopping malls and other areas in the Gulf Cooperation […]
Special to WorldTribune.com MANAMA — Bahrain has decided to end U.S. interference in the domestic affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. The Bahraini Cabinet approved a plan to end interference by the U.S. ambassador to Manama, Thomas Krajeski. The Cabinet plan, which was not detailed, was submitted by parliament amid tension between Manama and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States intends to resume weapons exports to Bahrain. The administration of President Barack Obama told Congress that Washington would renew arms shipments to Bahrain. In a statement on May 11, Congress was told that U.S. engines and ships would be delivered to Bahrain’s military, coast guard and security […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Bahrain has launched a crackdown on clerics who express support for the Shi’ite revolt in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. The Cabinet said clerics who preach violence would be prosecuted. In a statement on May 6, the Cabinet warned against political sermons or other activities in mosques throughout Bahrain. […]