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Iran drones hit Gulf refineries, spark regional tension

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

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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

F1 set to cancel Bahrain, Saudia Arabian Grands Prix

F1 Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix likely to be cancelled

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Josh Groban cancels Dubai and Bahrain shows

Fans will receive automatic refunds after the sudden tour cancellation

Josh Groban attends the One Drop Gala 2025 at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Gulf Air opens bookings for Dammam-Karachi flight

Dammam–Karachi flight available for passengers during Bahrain airspace closure

Gulf Air currently operates 10 Boeing 787 aircraft across its network of more than 50 destinations spanning Asia, Europe and North America.

Bapco declares force majeure after refinery attack

Bapco Energies declares force majeure after refinery attack amid regional conflict

File image of Manama skyline. Refinery attack pushes Bahrain’s national energy company to declare force majeure.

Drone attack in Bahrain injures 32, including children

Four are in serious condition and have required surgical intervention.

The holiday for Saturday will be compensated with a holiday on Monday, July 7.

Iran hits Kuwait airport, Bahrain desalination plant

Saudi Arabia signals possible retaliation if Iranian attacks on energy sector continue

Flames tore through a Kuwaiti government building in the early hours of Sunday, following an Iranian drone strike. The Public Institution for Social Security, which runs the government site, said earlier on social media that its main premises had been targeted "resulting in material damage to the building".

95 missiles, 164 drones neutralised in Bahrain

Defence Force praises readiness as residents urged to stay cautious

High rise buildings are pictured in the Manama skyline.

Qatar: Naval forces in Bahrain buildings hit by Iran

Doha: Qatari forces in struck buildings safe, Manama reports hotel, residential sites hit

Bahrain has said that Iran struck a hotel and two residential buildings in the capital Manama.

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