Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bahraini Men for Alleged Militant Activities

Saudi Arabia has executed two Bahraini nationals accused of planning "terrorist" operations, bringing the total number of similar executions to nine this month. The government did not specify the groups the men were associated with, but said they had been planning to launch attacks. The recent rise in executions in Saudi Arabia comes as the kingdom has attempted to soften its image through sweeping social and economic changes as part of its "Vision 2030" reform agenda.