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Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments map

NPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could enter 15-20 markets over the next decade. NPCI is in talks with Japan, Malaysia and Bahrain, while exploring AI-enabled payments and building on UPI’s presence in nine countries.

The Economic Times

How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

While the WEC typically sees a dip in interest following Le Mans, the addition of two new races in Europe has injected new life into the season, while fundamentally altering the title battle

Motorsport

How the revised WEC 2026 calendar impacts title fight

While the WEC typically sees a dip in interest following Le Mans, the addition of two new races in Europe has injected new life into the season, while fundamentally altering the title battle

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Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

From Le Mans to Qatar, here is a look all the circuits that have hosted a round of the WEC

Motorsport

Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Every time F1 raced under another country's name

A Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia may sound odd, but there have been similar examples of races being held under a different country's name over the years

Motorsport

Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October

BUDAPEST - The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula One organisers announced on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Martin Brundle praises F1's "lateral thinking" over Malaysia return

Martin Brundle has praised Formula 1’s decision to relocate the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit in October

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Malaysia announced as replacement location for Bahrain Grand Prix

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has required a change to the calendar.

The Independent UK

Malaysia will officially host F1's 2026 Bahrain GP

F1 will return to Sepang on 4 October, as the world championship finalises its contingency plans amid the Iran war

Autosport

F1 fans deliver verdict on expected 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix return

F1 fans have welcomed reports that Malaysia’s Sepang circuit could return in 2026 as a replacement for the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix

Motorsport

Iran seeks to 'sow confusion among Gulf states' by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait

As Iranian drones and missiles target Bahrain and Kuwait, RFI spoke with Mahdi Ghuloom of the Dubai-based ORF Middle East think tank, who believes long-standing tensions, the small size of the two countries and divisions over how the Gulf should respond are playing their part in this development.

Radio France Internationale

Middle East escalation: Bahrain and Kuwait carried out first Iran strikes with UAE help

Bahrain and Kuwait secretly executed airstrikes against Iran this month. The United Arab Emirates provided intelligence and defensive air cover for the operation. These nations retaliated after sustained strikes from Iranian forces amid rising regional hostilities. Iran stated it launched assaults against American military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The Economic Times

Iran getting more and more 'serious', says Trump in indication of not launching major operations right now

President Trump has not decided on major Iran strikes, citing ongoing serious talks. The renewed conflict has widened as Saudi Arabia struck Yemen's Houthi rebels. Iran conducted attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. President Trump trusts Russia and China are not arming Iran currently. Yemen's Houthis…

The Economic Times

Houthis target Saudi oil facilities as new Middle East front

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure on Saturday, retaliating for Saudi strikes in Yemen and intensifying a regional conflict that is increasingly threatening energy supplies and vital shipping lanes.

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US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its nationals across…

Euronews

Iran military says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Tehran says any facility or base in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks on Iran is a legitimate target for retaliation.

France 24

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such images and maintain…

The Guardian - UK

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

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Malaysia investigating F1 2026 round as Bahrain plan fades

With a Bahrain return in October all but impossible, Formula 1 is investigating other alternatives, including Malaysia

Autosport

Malaysia weighs up F1 2026 round as rescheduled Bahrain GP plan fades

With a Bahrain return in October all but impossible, Formula 1 is investigating other alternatives, including Malaysia

The Economic Times

Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions sounded near a U.S. base in Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday. The U.S. military conducted its thirteenth night of strikes against Iran in recent weeks. Iran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. assets and allies. Houthi rebels also targeted Saudi…

The Economic Times

US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

Bahrain activated sirens amid escalating U.S. and Iran strikes over the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers, potentially widening the conflict. International oil prices surged past one hundred dollars a barrel due to these disruptions. The Houthis also threatened to shut down the Bab el-Mandeb Strait…

The Independent UK

Miliband calls for calm in Iran as Trump threatens to bomb bridges

Ed Miliband , in his international stage debut as foreign secretary , called for de-escalation in the Iran- US conflict during an ASEAN summit in the Philippines , acknowledging the significant economic impact on member states and the UK. Donald Trump issued a severe warning, stating that the United States…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Tehran warns Trump of ‘eye for an eye’ response

Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos

International Business Times

Iran Claims Cruise Missile Strike On Amazon Data Infrastructure In Bahrain

Iran's IRGC claimed it struck an Amazon data center in Bahrain, but Bahraini officials said they intercepted the attack. AWS has not confirmed any damage, and AWS dashboards indicate no change in service levels.

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