Bahrain

"Even the appearance of corruption damages our institutions and our faith in government," Republicans for the Rule of Law legal advisor and spokesman Chris Truax said.

"The good news with low expectations is it's not that hard to exceed them," Ambassador Dennis Ross said.

Palestinian leaders are boycotting Kushner's summit in Bahrain.

"Let's start with the fact that instead of solving Middle East peace, Jared nearly put us into a war in the region," Vicky Ward, author of "Kushner, Inc.," alleged.

Anthony Zinni's decision makes him the latest four-star general to depart from the Trump administration, following close behind the December announcement of General James Mattis, who served as secretary of defense.

Although progress appears unlikely to many experts, a successful peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians could have widespread ramifications throughout the region.

Bahrain's foreign minister surprised observers by saying that "the Syrian government is the ruler in Syria, and we work with countries even if we disagree with them."

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar last year, accusing the emirate of supporting terrorism.

Like Israel, Saudi Arabia was one of the few nations to welcome Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

Can Bahrain be saved from increasing repression, subversion, and violence?

Iran has rallied groups across the Middle East against what it perceives to be the combined interests of ISIS, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the U.S.

Lebanon, Iraq and Syria worked with Iran and Hezbollah to defeat ISIS in their respective nations, where Tehran's influence angers Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain said the "terrorist act" by Iran was meant to destabilize the mostly Shiite Muslim kingdom ruled by a Sunni Muslim monarchy.

In a country that once underwent a 15-year civil war, fears are rising that there could be a new conflict between Lebanon's pro-Iran and pro-Saudi forces.

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, head of Iran's army, said there would be no Israel in 25 years. His Arab rivals in the Persian Gulf appear to differ.

Iran and Saudi Arabia back opposing factions in wars across the Middle East, and they cut relations entirely last year.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain are demanding the news network be shuttered.

Makeshift shelters have been built on the border for the camels and 10,000 sheep also banned from the country.

Agency says it has rulings from top clerics in Egypt, Morocco and Yemen that will persuade rich Muslims to donate alms for relief work.

President Donald Trump appeared to take credit for several Gulf countries severing ties with Qatar.

Qatar Airways have had to cancel dozens of flights and re-route others via Muscat, in Oman

The account retweeted an anti-monarchy Shi'ite militant group several days after Bahraini security cracked down on prominent Shi'ite campaigners.

The victim suffers from a partial mental disability, according to lawyers.

The potential for toxic alliances with leaders who disregard human rights is deeply concerning.

Riyadh may be willing to overlook the U.S. president's rhetoric in order to find an ally against its rival Iran.

No democratic leader congratulated Erdogan on his win except Trump.

The Trump administration is downgrading human rights issues, from Egypt to Yemen to Bahrain and beyond.

Rights groups say the move sends a dangerous signal.

In 2017, Kuwait and Bahrain carried out their first state-sanctioned killings in several years.

Rights groups slam development as a means to target dissent in the Gulf Kingdom.