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
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly injured while escaping through an emergency shaft after Israeli bombs targeted a secret underground facility in Tehran last month
A tragic airstrike outside a Gaza clinic killed two young brothers and their cousin as they waited for nutritional supplements, highlighting Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis
A fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central Exchange building on Monday left 14 people injured and disrupted telecommunication services across the capital. Authorities cite an electrical short circuit as the probable cause while efforts continue to assess the damage and restore service
A Hamas security officer tells the BBC that the group’s leadership and security structure have been largely dismantled by Israeli strikes, leaving Gaza in the grip of armed clans
A major anti-drug operation in Saudi Arabia led to the arrest of 37 individuals, including government officials and expatriates, for trafficking illegal narcotics and controlled substances
Following Israel’s green light on the modified Qatari hostage deal, diplomats from Israel, the US, and mediating countries await Hamas’s decision with growing optimism
IDF forces detained Iranian-linked terrorists during a covert operation in southern Syria, seizing grenades and firearms. This follows a series of military actions aimed at preventing hostile activity and ensuring security along Israel’s northern borders, particularly near the Golan Heights
A vessel operated by Saudi-owned ADES Holding capsized near Gabal El-Zeit in the Gulf of Suez, killing four people. Rescue operations are underway as three crew members remain missing. Navigation through the Suez Canal remains unaffected, officials confirmed
A new generation of Egyptian dancers is fighting to reframe belly dance as a celebrated cultural tradition. Battling lingering social stigma and Western misconceptions, they are reclaiming their heritage with calls for recognition, education, and respect for the artform
Israel is examining reports that civilians have been harmed near GHF aid sites in Gaza. UN agencies have condemned the system, calling it "inherently unsafe" amid rising casualties and criticism of how aid is being distributed
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
