Hegseth's meeting comes a day after President Donald Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House. The meetings focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with the Persian Gulf region.

Bahrain's crown prince announced $17 billion in U.S. investments, including buying a dozen Boeing jets and 40 GE engines.

Qatar, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt expressed support for Syria’s security and sovereignty.

Bahrain carrier signs preliminary agreement for widebody jets, with options for six more, one day after country's crown prince met with US president

In 2025, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain each offer unique advantages for expats. The UAE shines for business and tax benefits, Qatar stands out for safety and family life, while Bahrain offers affordability and a relaxed pace.

U.S. and Bahraini officials signed a nuclear cooperation agreement to develop nuclear energy at home and abroad ahead of high-level meetings on Wednesday.

Doha: Fresh off their bronze medal win at the AVC Asian Nations Cup last month, Qatar will be aiming for gold this time when the West Asian Men's Volleyball Championship kicks off in Manama, Bahrain on Saturday.

Amidst renewed Middle East peace doubts and escalating violence in Syria, President Trump welcomed Bahrain's Crown Prince and Qatar's Prime Minister t