'Winning is the best thing there is' – Alec Segaert springs late attack to win Giro d'Italia stage 12 Bahrain Victorious rider adds stage victory to team's pink jersey streak Cycling Weekly · May 21
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s son Nandil Biswa Sarma completes Ironman Vietnam: The journey from Doon School to global endurance race Assam Chief Minister's son, Nandil Biswa Sarma, has successfully completed the demanding Ironman Vietnam challenge, a feat achieved in approximately 16 hours. This accomplishment follows his earlier success at the Ironman 70.3 in Bahrain. Nandil, currently studying law, has previously indicated no immediate plans for a political career, a sentiment… The Economic Times · May 16
'I tried to suffer as much as possible' - Giro d'Italia leader Afonso Eulálio survives Blockhaus after hard fight to limit time loss Bahrain Victorious racer sheds nearly 2:55 to stage winner and top favourite Jonas Vingegaard Cycling News · May 15
How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states? The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain. The Conversation · May 14
Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out The forced postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia leaves F1 with a complex scheduling puzzle, which also weighs heavily on the teams – here's what rearranging the events means for the series Motorsport · May 12
Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026 The forced postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia leaves F1 with a complex scheduling puzzle, which also weighs heavily on the teams – here's what rearranging the events means for the series Autosport · May 12
Four races in a row? Key details revealed as F1 eyes Bahrain or Saudi ‘reschedule’ Formula One executives are looking to reinstate a race in the Middle East, depending on how the conflict in the Gulf evolves. But a congested end-of-season schedule makes a reschedule difficult, as Kieran Jackson explains The Independent UK · May 12
Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026. The Conversation · May 4
Amazon’s Middle East data centers damaged by Iran drone and missile attacks will be down for several months during repairs — U.S. and Iran currently observing an uneasy truce, but renewed strikes possible if talks break down Amazon says that it will take months before it can return its Bahrain and UAE data center back to full operational status. In the meantime, the company suspends billing for affected customers while also recommending that they move to other Regions to restore service. Tom’s Hardware · May 3
The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear right now Loathe finally return, Bahrain produces a mystical death metal band and things take a turn for the occult in this week's best new metal song round-up Metal Hammer · May 1
How our F1 2026 pre-season predictions are looking now We predicted the 2026 Formula 1 standings after the pre-season tests in Bahrain, how wrong were we so far? Motorsport · May 1
Miami Grand Prix 2026: New start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast 2026 F1 season resumes after five-week gap caused by cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Evening Standard · May 1
Bahrain’s decision to strip dozens of citizenship for ‘sympathising with Iran’ will set precedent, rights group warns As Bahrain revokes the nationality of dozens of people accused of ‘glorifying or sympathising with hostile Iranian acts’, rights advocates say the kingdom is using the regional conflict to curb dissent. Namita Singh reports The Independent UK · Apr 30
What happened during F1’s April break, team by team As the Iran war caused the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi races, F1 teams and drivers found themselves with a five-week break on their hands. Here’s how they made the most of it Motorsport · Apr 29
The Times of India · Apr 28 Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 Iran sympathisers Bahrain's Interior Ministry has stripped 69 individuals, including family members, of their citizenship. The government cited sympathy with Iran's hostile actions and collaboration with foreign entities as reasons. These revocations, based on the Bahraini Nationality Law, target those deemed to have harmed the kingdom's interests or breached loyalty.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
Motorsport · Apr 26 How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded April should have featured two races in the Middle East
Autosport · Apr 25 How Antonelli aims to keep his momentum despite the F1 April break Andrea Kimi Antonelli had more reason than most F1 drivers to wish the unexpected pause to the season didn’t occur with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations. But he hopes to retain his momentum in Miami
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
Motorsport · Apr 21 "The more you run, the more you learn" - how F1's break is impacting Ferrari Ferrari's chassis technical director Loic Serra sits down with Motorsport.com to discus the April break, its impact on development at the Scuderia, and progress on 2027
Motorsport · Apr 16 Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1 The Italian outfit had initially scheduled upgrades for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Prosecutors in Bahrain file charges over the death of a man detained by domestic spy agency Prosecutors in Bahrain have filed charges over the death in custody of Mohamed al-Mousawi, who was detained by the domestic spy service
Autosport · Apr 14 What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team? The unexpected break in the Formula 1 season has given each team the opportunity to put full focus on making its most urgent improvements
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Starmer speaks with Trump about ‘practical’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Both leaders agreed that they are ‘at the next stage of finding a resolution’
Evening Standard · Apr 9 PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.