Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader
Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has warned Lebanon’s government that any attempt to implement a US-backed disarmament plan could trigger civil war, though the group has temporarily paused planned street protests.
Iraq faced a nationwide blackout on Monday, with record heat and high electricity demand forcing the shutdown of key transmission lines, disrupting life across the country during a week of mass religious gatherings in the holy city of Karbala
Darwin Nunez is poised to leave Liverpool this summer after agreeing to a Saudi Pro League transfer. With limited opportunities under Arne Slot and Liverpool targeting new forwards, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have emerged as the leading contenders
A strike on the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Khan Younis killed a staff member and injured three others, according to PRCS. The attack highlights escalating risks to aid workers and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip
A hiker sustained moderate injuries while trekking in Salalah’s rugged mountains, prompting a swift rescue by Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance teams, highlighting safety risks during the slippery and unpredictable Khareef season trails
Brazilian winger Antony is reportedly eyeing a move away from Manchester United, with Saudi club Al Nassr showing interest. A transfer could see him team up again with Cristiano Ronaldo, following a strong loan spell at Real Betis
Syria’s southern province remains on edge after a week of brutal sectarian fighting between Druze and Bedouin communities; the ceasefire is tentative and humanitarian access limited
The execution of Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni man, has been postponed as Indian officials and her family push to save her through blood money talks
Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian government forces near Suweida following intense sectarian violence between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes that left over 200 people dead
Facing a severe water shortage, Iraq plans to build ten dams in desert areas to harvest rain and floodwater, boost reserves, and reduce reliance on groundwater
Fierce fighting broke out in southern Syria’s Suweida province between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters following a suspected abduction, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries amid growing concerns over sectarian tensions and minority protections post-Assad
Kurdish counterterrorism units intercepted an explosive-laden drone near Arbil International Airport early Monday. The second such incident this month, it highlights ongoing regional tensions
Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader
Footage shared by Iranian state-linked outlets allegedly shows a pilot ejecting over Kuwaiti territory, yet Washington has offered no confirmation as missile and drone exchanges deepen instability across the Gulf region and raise fears of broader confrontation
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupting major air routes and forcing hundreds of team members onto charter flights, officials insist all personnel will arrive on time for Melbourne’s Formula 1 season opener
