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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The daughter of a long-detained human rights defender in Bahrain was refused boarding a plane in London on Friday as she tried to return to the island kingdom to seek her father’s release. . Mariam Al-Khawaja She was accompanied by a group of other activists, including Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnès Callamard, who tried to prevent authorities from immediately detaining her. But before boarding the British Airways flight, she said she was unable to check in because Bahraini immigration officials had instructed the airline not to allow her on board. Her travel attempt drew international…

A view showing the logo of Chinese automaker Geely Automobile at a dealership in Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2023.Reuters/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo LicensedJAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia has asked Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holding Co. Ltd (0175.HK) to help it manufacture domestically produced electric vehicles by 2025 or 2026, a senior minister said on Tuesday. , and added that the automaker had agreed.Geely did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment.Luhut Pandjaitan, the minister who oversees regulations on natural resources and investment, said at the seminar: “I suggested to Geely that we want to manufacture cars in Indonesia, but we want them…

Modern cars are often referred to as “computers on wheels.” It has automated driver assistance systems, a large display screen, internet connectivity, and multiple ways to sync with your smartphone. But in the rush to innovate and beat competitors with newer technology, things may have gone too far. While some developments have made driving safer, others have veered into over-the-top technology that can actually harm drivers. The current generation of cars is expensive to repair, difficult to understand and operate, and more likely to be distracting and demotivating to drivers, some experts say. advertisementAnd a report released last week suggests…

The Biden administration’s efforts to limit pollution from vehicle tailpipes, a major source of global warming emissions, are facing serious challenges as a federal appeals court considers legal challenges brought by Republican-led states. facing trials.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments Thursday in two lawsuits challenging the Biden administration’s rules for cars and trucks. The third case will be argued Friday before a separate three-judge panel in the same court. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, and the lawsuit could reach the Supreme Court. Republican attorneys…

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin today welcomed the strengthening of security ties with Bahrain in a meeting with the country’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The two leaders met at the Pentagon a day after the United States and Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration Agreement to increase cooperation on issues ranging from defense and security to emerging technology and trade. “This important bilateral agreement will further deepen our already strong relationship and underscore the United States’ commitment not only to Bahrain but to the entire region,” Austin said. “This provides a framework for cooperation in areas…

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin: Your Highness, it is my great pleasure to welcome you and your delegation back to the Department of Defense. I’m glad to have you back, sir. First, I would like to congratulate Secretary Blinken on signing the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement yesterday. It was a very important day and we were both looking forward to it. This important bilateral agreement further deepens our already strong relationship and underscores the United States’ commitment not only to Bahrain but to the entire region. This provides a framework for cooperation in areas ranging from security…

September 11, 2023For immediate releaseBahrain – In a series of key leadership engagements, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division (USACE TAD) commander, U.S. Army Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., will strengthen the already strong inter-service collaboration. , visited Bahrain on September 11th. Partnership with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NSA Bahrain).Mr. Hanan began his series of visits with talks with the Bahrain Regional Office of the Transatlantic Middle East (TAM). Discussions focused on current and future efforts aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of both the Army and Navy in the region.Mr. Hannan…

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Mariam Al Khawaja, a Bahraini human rights activist like her father. He was jailed 12 years ago for his role in the pro-democracy movement. Where is the situation? Bahraini human rights activist Maryam Al Khawaja flashes a “Victory” V sign after being released from detention in Muharraq, north of the capital Manama, on September 18, 2014. Mohammed Al Shaikh/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mohammed Al Shaikh/AFP via Getty Images Bahraini human rights activist Maryam Al Khawaja flashes a “Victory” V sign after being released from detention in Muharraq, north of the capital…

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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the United States will strengthen its strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain during a visit to Washington by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Bahrain is one of the United States’ longest and closest partners in the Middle East, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, a major non-NATO ally, and a major security partner. To further strengthen these ties, the administration is launching the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) with Bahrain. This is a new framework to foster cooperation across…