Bahrain

Beyond war, key maritime nations grope for solutions to keep waterways open

(From left) Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the opening dinner for the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.

Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis speaks next to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a joint news conference and after their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens, October. 7, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS

France’s Macron secures 200,000 tonnes of extra diesel per month from UAE, Bahrain

France has also released 10 million barrels of diesel from its reserves, with the aim of cutting prices by 12 to 18 cents, or around 5% to 8%, from November.

Malaysia considering bringing F1 race back, minister says

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/ File Photo

From Sepang to S’pore: F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycling from Malaysia to Singapore GP

Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas arrives in the paddock with a bicycle ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, Italy on Sept 4, 2026.

FIA to investigate software bug after Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The episode was the latest in a difficult first season for the new era of cars and engines.

Malaysia in talks to host F1 again, says PM Anwar

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (back row, centre) on the podium behind 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 4.

Hamilton says 'heart sank' as tyre gamble backfired before stunning Sepang recovery

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his trophy on the podium after finishing third in the Bahrain Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Russell's championship dreams hit by cruel power unit failure in Sepang

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell after retiring from the race REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen was the last driver to win in Sepang in 2017 before it was taken off the calendar.

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