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
US-imposed sanctions have intensified Iran’s currency collapse and inflation crisis, triggering protests nationwide. Experts warn economic warfare may weaken civilians without guaranteeing political change or regime transformation in Tehran
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu meet as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme intensify. The talks highlight disagreements over missiles, sanctions, and regional security while military threats and diplomatic efforts raise tensions across the Middle East
At least 15 people died after two adjoining residential buildings collapsed in Tripoli. Authorities warn more residents could be missing as repeated structural failures highlight Lebanon’s deepening infrastructure decay, long-term neglect, and mounting risks for families living in aging structures
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A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule
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Dubai has revealed a scale model of the world’s tallest metro station at DIPMF 2026. Rising 74 metres on the upcoming Blue Line, the Emaar Properties Station signals a major leap in urban mobility and architectural ambition
Iran faces its deadliest unrest in years after a rights group reported more than 500 deaths in nationwide protests. As security forces intensify their crackdown, Tehran has warned the US and Israel against intervention, raising fears of regional escalation
Iranians staged massive demonstrations in Tehran, Mashhad, and other cities amid a currency collapse, chanting against the clerical establishment and enduring nationwide internet blackouts, marking the largest opposition mobilization in years
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia due to a knee sprain, prompting tactical changes as the European champions chase their first silverware of the year under mounting pressure
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