The Latest: Israel hits Lebanon and Tehran oil depot as desalination plants become targets Israel is hitting southern Lebanon, Beirut and targets in Iran as the war enters its second week The Independent UK · Mar 8
Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain as conflict escalates Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused “material damage” to a desalination plant The Independent UK · Mar 8
The massive hosting fees F1 will miss out on after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races cancelled Iranian airstrikes in the Middle East mean rounds four and five of the F1 season next month have now been cancelled The Independent UK · Mar 8
Iranian drone strikes hit three AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain — Iran confirms it targeted Amazon cloud infrastructure Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it targeted the Bahrain facility specifically because AWS hosts U.S. military workloads there. Tom’s Hardware · Mar 7
‘It means missile defence on datacentres’: drone strikes raise doubts over Gulf as AI superpower Iran’s targeting of commercial datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain signals a new frontier in asymmetric warfare The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’ Mercedes took a 1-2 in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park Motorsport · Mar 7
Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars. Euronews · Mar 7
Formula 1 ‘delays decision on two races in Middle East impacted by Iran war’ F1 delays decision about races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April The Independent UK · Mar 7
Bahrain International Airport shuts down flights, airspace closed: What stranded travellers need to know amid US-Israel war against Iran Bahrain's airspace closure has halted flights, impacting thousands of passengers amid escalating regional tensions. This disruption, linked to the 2026 Iran war, has forced multiple Gulf states to restrict airspace, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting. Recovery plans are underway but experts warn of prolonged global travel impacts due to the… The Times of India · Mar 6
Iran state media claims strikes on AWS data centers were deliberate, due to its support for US Iran state media says the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps deliberately targeted Amazon's data centers in the region, but we haven't been able to verify. TechRadar · Mar 6
Was Recent Amazon Outage Caused By Middle East Drone Attacks? What Really Took Down Amazon.com Amazon's website and app experienced a major outage, initially rumored to be linked to Middle East drone strikes. Amazon attributes the issue to a software glitch International Business Times UK · Mar 6
Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled Conflict in the Middle East has put the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs under threat – although it's the teams rather than F1 who are pushing for the calendar to remain at 24 races Autosport · Mar 6
US closes embassy in Kuwait after Iranian strikes as war spreads across Gulf Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments. The Times of India · Mar 5
F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Australian GP after Bahrain test A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds Autosport · Mar 5
Motorsport · Mar 5 F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds
Evening Standard · Mar 5 The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…
The Times of India · Mar 4 Saudia extends flight suspensions until March 6: 8 destinations affected amid Iran-US–Israel conflict Saudia has extended flight suspensions to eight key destinations until March 6, 2026. This decision stems from ongoing regional tensions and airspace closures due to US–Israel–Iran conflict, impacting commercial air travel. The airline is contacting affected passengers directly. Travellers are advised to verify flight status before heading to the airport.…
The Independent UK · Mar 4 How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict ‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Five contenders to replace Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if F1 races are cancelled Travel chaos in the Middle East means the April double-header is in significant doubt
TechRadar · Mar 4 How to watch F1 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels for Australian GP 2026 How to watch F1 live streams for all 24 races taking place in 2026, including Monaco, Silverstone, Las Vegas and more. Practice, qualifying, live race streams.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 How F1 has averted 2026 season-opening disaster in Australia amid Middle East chaos With around 500 people needing new routes after typical transit hubs in Doha and Dubai were closed, F1 pulled out all the stops to get key personnel to Melbourne for the first race of the 2026 season this weekend
Autosport · Mar 4 FIA eases Australian GP curfews as F1 makes adjustments amid Middle East conflict Formula 1 chartered flights through Tanzania and Singapore to ensure key staff made it to Melbourne in time, while the FIA relaxed its curfews on Wednesday and Thursday
Motorsport · Mar 4 FIA eases Australia GP curfews as F1 teams reroute staff Formula 1 chartered flights through Tanzania and Singapore to ensure key staff made it to Melbourne in time, while the FIA relaxed its curfews on Wednesday and Thursday
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Amazon AWS Data Centres Hit by Iranian Drone Strikes — How Digital Transactions Are Affected in UAE and Bahrain Iranian drone strikes on AWS data centres in the UAE and Bahrain are causing major disruptions to banking apps and delivery services, and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Middle East.
Newslaundry · Mar 3 From Dubai to Bahrain, Indian passengers stuck as conflict escalates Hundreds of south Indians have been stranded as the violence rages in the Middle East. State governments have been coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and have set up helplines to identify people in distress and offer support through local embassies and consulates. Most of the people who…