Bahrain has stopped issuing new work permits temporarily to those from 'red list' countries.
Making the announcement, the country's Labour Market Regulatory Authority said the decision will only apply to those outside the kingdom and will not impact work permit renewals.
The country suspended travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Vietnam indefinitely in response to the rising number of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention, media reports say
Police arrested Indian "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke, according to several media reports on Saturday, after he was detained on Friday ahead of a Delhi rally that drew hundreds of people waving the national flag and demanding the resignation of India's election chief.
Teacher and armed parent teamed up to stop Oregon school shooter, police say
A 16-year-old boy who shot and killed a teacher and three children in an Oregon special-needs classroom was stopped by another teacher who tackled him and an armed father who fatally shot him, officials said on Friday.
Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 missiles, 3 drones targeting different regions
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition has announced on Friday the interception of a ballistic missile, two cruise missiles, and three drones targeting Saudi Arabia in several regions.
Three sentenced to 158 years in Mexico for murder of Australian, US surfers
A Mexican judge on Friday sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the killings of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surf trip to the state of Baja California, a judicial official said.
White House press secretary Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has been fired after less than a week on the job, two US officials said on Friday, after a rocky start as President Donald Trump's top spokesperson.
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