Bahrain

A 5-year-old boy gets his first dose of China's Sinovac vaccine, at a vaccination center in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. 

Why Chile moved ahead with COVID vaccines for the very young

In contrast with the US, Chile has opted to provide COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 3 and up, expanding possibilities for vaccines available for very young children.

Why Chile moved ahead with COVID vaccines for the very young
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks to a group of Bahraini businesspeople during an official visit to Manama, Bahrain

What's at stake for Israel and Gulf Arab countries in light of the Abraham Accords?

What's at stake for Israel and Gulf Arab countries in light of the Abraham Accords?
A white ambulance is shown from the front with several people wearing military fatigues and carrying weapons standing nearby.

Gang riot in Ecuador prison leaves more than 100 dead, dozens injured

Gang riot in Ecuador prison leaves more than 100 dead, dozens injured
Two people are shown from behind wearing head coverings and looking up at a screen showing with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift
A group of three people are shown from behind standing at a ticketing agent desk at Ben Gurion airport.

Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat

Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
signing ceremony

Palestinians worry about the impact of the Abraham Accords. They say it's time to elect new leaders.

President Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony on Tuesday with Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The new alliances have left some Palestinians wondering if it’s time for new leadership.

Palestinians worry about the impact of the Abraham Accords. They say it's time to elect new leaders.
A Boeing 737 Max jet is shown in the air with its wheels down prepared for a landing.

House report faults Boeing, FAA; Yoshihide Suga elected new PM of Japan; Report alleges Venezuela committed human rights abuses

A House committee has issued a report condemning Boeing as the FAA over two fatal 737 Max crashes. Japan’s parliament has voted for Yoshihide Suga to become the country’s first new prime minister in almost eight years. UN investigators have said that security forces in Venezuela committed systematic human rights abuses.

House report faults Boeing, FAA; Yoshihide Suga elected new PM of Japan; Report alleges Venezuela committed human rights abuses
National flags of Bahrain, UAE, Israel and the US are projected onto the walls of Jerusalem's Old city, Sept. 15, 2020.

Israel hoping to boost regional security with Abraham Accords

While Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu takes a victory lap in Washington, the Palestinian leadership remains opposed to what they have termed "betrayal" by fellow Arab states.

Israel hoping to boost regional security with Abraham Accords
A man rides a scooter past the flags of the US, United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain along a road in Netanya, Israel, Sept. 14, 2020.

Israel, UAE, Bahrain to sign historic agreement; US presidential candidates spar over climate; federal court rules against TPS

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are set to sign agreements toward normalizing relations with Israel. On Monday, during a visit to fire-ravaged northern California, Trump again spurned scientific consensus about the role played by climate change in the unprecedented infernos scorching the West. And a federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 300,000 immigrants.

Israel, UAE, Bahrain to sign historic agreement; US presidential candidates spar over climate; federal court rules against TPS
A close-up photo of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wearing headphones

Illiberalism isn't just rising — it's spreading (Part I)

Why does there seem to be a global rise in illiberal laws that restrict nongovernmental organizations and civic life? Critical State's Sam Ratner looks at research on how policies that restrict civic life spread.

Illiberalism isn't just rising — it's spreading (Part I)
An aerial view of Doha's diplomatic area March 21, 2013.

Middle Eastern rift with Qatar looks set to continue indefinitely

After initially disrupting Qatar's imports and triggering the withdrawal of billions of dollars from its banks by depositors from the four states, the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas quickly developed new trade routes and deployed tens of billions of dollars from its sovereign wealth fund to protect its domestic lenders.

Middle Eastern rift with Qatar looks set to continue indefinitely
members of a battalion lining up in front of a palace

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

Are you obsessing over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Well, to help you get your royal fix, here's some other information about other royal families.

There are 28 other monarchies in the world
Doha, Qatar

Qatar responds to Gulf nations' demands as deadline is extended

Gulf countries extended the deadline on demands that Qatar end support for the Muslim Brotherhood, shut Al Jazeera, downgrade ties with Iran and close a Turkish base.

Qatar responds to Gulf nations' demands as deadline is extended
Maryam Al-Khawaja

Activists from around the world describe waging non-violent campaigns

In Bahrain, New Zealand and South Africa, these three activists used non-violent resistance and protests to fight for human rights, environmental causes and equality.

Activists from around the world describe waging non-violent campaigns
The face of a young Filipino girl adorns the cover of Mia Alvar's book, "In the Country."

Get to know the 'Shadow Families' of Bahrain

Their story is a work of fiction included in Mia Alvar's book, "In the Country."

Get to know the 'Shadow Families' of Bahrain