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69 stripped off citizenship in Bahrain over Iran links

Action follows arrests over social media posts during conflict

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High rise buildings are pictured in the Manama skyline.

GCC states flag food supply risks, seek global response

Talks highlight rising costs, disruptions, pressure on import-dependent nations

Among the directly impacted sectors are farmers and fishermen, leading to anticipated global shortages in the coming months

F1 considering new date for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The event was previously cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Drivers await start lights to kick off the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025.

Bahrain banks offer loan deferrals, liquidity boost

Installments paused for three months while banks tap expanded funding support

People walk along an alley at a bazaar in Bahrain's capital Manama on March 11, 2026.

Drone strikes hit Bahrain petrochemical, energy sites

Iranian drones target energy facilities, causing fires at GPIC and BAPCO

Fire at Bahrain fuel storage site under control after suspected Iranian strike

Bahrain storage facility hit by drone, fire contained

No injuries have been reported

Fire at Bahrain fuel storage site under control after suspected Iranian strike

Two injured as Iran strikes Bahrain aluminium plant

Two employees lightly injured; Alba says staff safety remains top priority

Iran attack hits Bahrain’s Alba plant, two employees injured

India announces JEE update for Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain

Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi shares National Testing Agency’s advisory on Session 2 CBT

Candidates appearing for a previous JEE Main exam in India. Photo used for illustrative purposes

Iran drones hit Gulf refineries, spark regional tension

Fires break out in Kuwait and Bahrain as Saudi Arabia and Qatar shoot down aerial threats

The Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80km north of capital Doha. File photo.

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races: How much is F1 losing?

With these cancellations, teams and drivers face unexpected break of nearly five weeks

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly (R) drive during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026.

F1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

FIA confirms no replacement races will be held amid Middle East tensions

FIA confirms April Bahrain and Saudi F1 races cancelled

Bahrain arrests footballer Ahmed Mirza Musa over posts

Authorities refer suspects to Public Prosecution following legal action

Ahmed Mirza Musa among six detained in Bahrain over social media content

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