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Bahrain Missile Strike Report Challenges Iran Blame, Suggests US-Operated Patriot Missile

An independent analysis suggests a US-operated Patriot missile caused a residential explosion in Bahrain, challenging initial claims of an Iranian drone attack.

International Business Times UK

AWS Bahrain suffers major disruption due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict — drone activity blamed for service interruption

Amazon Web Services has confirmed that its Bahrain site has been disrupted due to the ongoing conflict. It's been said that drone activity is causing the service interruption, and that the company is requesting its clients to migrate their workloads to other regions.

Tom’s Hardware

Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region disrupted by drone activity amid Middle East tensions

Amazon Web Services in Bahrain has faced disruption due to drone activity. This incident affects operations for customers in the region. Amazon is helping clients move their services to other locations. This is the second time the Bahrain facility has been impacted by drone activity recently. Efforts are underway to…

The Times of India

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Cadillac’s unexpected April F1 break will be “quite beneficial”

Bottas says extra time will allow the team to address aero deficits and ongoing reliability concerns

Motorsport

CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 board exams cancelled in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a new assessment plan for Class 10 students in the Middle East. Exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were cancelled due to the West Asia conflict.

The Economic Times

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026

Eid Al Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 across the UAE and several Gulf countries, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, marking the completion of a 30-day Ramadan.

The Times of India

'Siren has been sounded': Bahrain urges residents to take shelter as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Bahrain's siren system blares, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. This alert signals a serious escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. Emergency warnings and missile interceptions are becoming common across the Gulf. Civilians are now facing direct threats, transforming distant tensions into a lived reality. Preparedness is no…

The Times of India

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Easter holiday flights to Spain and Portugal fill up as families drop plans to visit Dubai amid war

British Airways says it has suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv and Bahrain until June

Evening Standard

F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling.

International Business Times UK

Regional tensions delay F1 and MotoGP races and Finalissima in Qatar cancelled

Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned.

Euronews

Iran war fallout: CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in seven Middle East countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision follows a review of the situation and inputs from local schools and authorities. Previously postponed exams are also nullified. The board will announce the method for declaring results…

The Times of India

Iran continues strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil facilities

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets.

Euronews

Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix amid Middle East tensions; season cut to 22 races

Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges prompted the decision, impacting the 2026 calendar and creating a five-week gap before the Miami Grand Prix.

The Times of India

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Evening Standard

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April

Motorsport

F1 teams face unexpected fallout after Bahrain and Saudi GPs are cancelled

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not only has logistical consequences for F1 teams, but also affects several sporting aspects. Three hidden consequences explained

The Independent UK

F1 suffers £100m blow as it cans Middle East races

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The Guardian - UK

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

The Bahrain circuit is only 20 miles from a US base that has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the races are unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

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The Independent UK

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

Autosport

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races officially called off as Iran conflict rages

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

The Independent UK

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, have canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in April

It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

Motorsport

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races officially cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

The Times of India

Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Middle East conflict triggers force majeure declarations from Gulf energy producers like Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil and gas exports, causing global price spikes and supply chain concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This legal clause highlights the immediate…

Autosport

Decision imminent on F1 Bahrain and Saudi races as time runs out

An announcement on the likely cancellation of Formula 1's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix is expected within 48 hours

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