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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 · Mar 24

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 · Mar 22

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 · Mar 20

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 · Mar 15

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 · Mar 15

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 · Mar 15

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 · Mar 15

‘Blue-sky flood’ as waters reach outskirts of Longreach – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 15

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

Evening Standard · Mar 15

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

Motorsport · Mar 14