Iran claims it attacked US radar systems at military base in Bahrain
Iran has attacked American radar systems at a military base in Bahrain, the Revolutionary Guard claims, according to Iranian state media.
Conflicts
Iran Claims US Radar Systems in Bahrain Were Destroyed; US Denies Damage
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have knocked out US radar systems in Bahrain, according to state-run Iranian media. The US denies the claim.
Conflicts
F1 Gives Green Light to Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races Despite War Fears
After months of uncertainty, news has emerged about the Formula 1 season’s final two races in the Middle East. “We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said on Instagram.
Sports
US Orders Most Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave as Drone Strike Kills Two
Washington has ordered all its diplomats and their families in Saudi Arabia to leave the country, a diplomatic source told AFP. Late Wednesday evening, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said two people had been killed when air defenses shot down a drone.
World politics
Airfares to and from Saudi Arabia surge 50% after Houthi attacks, report says
Airfares to and from Saudi Arabia have soared by 50 percent following attacks on Saudi targets in recent weeks by the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi movement, the Financial Times reports.
Business
Tanker Hit by Multiple Projectiles in Central Persian Gulf, Injuries Reported
A tanker in the central Persian Gulf has been fired upon and hit by multiple projectiles. Some injuries have been reported.
World
FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman
A rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe. It would be an advantage, and easier to put forward a candidate who is not European, says Simon Åström, chairman of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF).
Football
Formula 1 race in Malaysia starts more than an hour late after rain delays
Heavy rain has caused Sunday's Formula 1 start in Malaysia to be postponed twice. After the cars experienced major technical problems, the race is now underway - more than an hour late.
Sports- SportsF1 to start next season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia despite Middle East uncertainty
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