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‘They’re scum’: Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after Iran & US trade strikes in West Asia

US strikes Iranian targets and reimposes oil sanctions as ‘punishment’ for attacks on ships near Hormuz, with Tehran retaliating against American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Bahrain gets targeted as Iran-US ceasefire comes under pressure

Iran and US have accused each other of violating the truce after drone attacks, US strikes and a vessel hit in the Strait of Hormuz raised tensions.

What Gulf states would say to Iran. War is temporary, geography is permanent

Iran faces a choice that is larger than the immediate conduct of war. It can continue the logic of short-term escalation, or it can think in the longer historical frame.

India & Bahrain commit to greater space, defence cooperation ahead of Manama’s GCC presidency

EAM Jaishankar met with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani Monday and indicated new areas of cooperation that 'hold considerable promise' for ties. 

Plot twists, penalties & papaya dominance, F1’s 2025 season is pure chaos in motion

From surprise wins & viral crashes to LEGO trophies & Verstappen transfer drama, F1 this year feels more like Drive to Survive: Live Edition—and the season’s only halfway done.

Indians charged by CBI for 2008 & 2011 murders in UAE & Bahrain—the cases & law barring extradition

These are among unique cases investigated by CBI, based on recommendations from govt, and material evidence shared by MEA as provided by foreign authorities.

Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz diagnosed with appendicitis

Sainz was the third driver to finish in the Bahrain GP and took 15 points. He has been with Ferrari since 2021 and was announced as the team’s reserve driver for 2025.

Bahrain freezes ties with Israel, calls for Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital

Bahrain, an Abraham Accords signatory, recalled its ambassador from Israel & said Tel Aviv’s ambassador had left the country. This comes as countries were trying to normalise ties.

Pope Francis’ Bahrain visit may get caught in human rights conflict between Shias & Sunnis

It is only the 2nd visit by a pope to the Arabian Peninsula, following his 2019 visit to UAE. Bahrain is about 70% Muslim. However, it allows Catholics to practice their faith publicly.

Bahrain prince lands in Nepal to scale Mt Manaslu, world’s eighth highest peak, during Covid

The prince of Bahrain will reportedly be donating food supplies to sherpas and their families who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic and lockdown.

On Camera

Starbucks has launched aloo posto burger for Pujo. It’s blasphemy to Bengalis

The ‘Amar Pujo, Amar Starbucks’ campaign also created Bhetki Bhaja Sandwich and Sorse Chicken Burger, but Bengalis drew a line when they saw aloo posto being butchered.

Insurance sold, not chosen: Why IRDAI wants to put the customer back at the centre

The regulator says insurance distribution has become too commission-driven. Its new proposal seeks to make sales more transparent, accountable and aligned with customer needs.

Drones for IAF are not revolutionary but evolutionary, says IAF chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has ruled out a separate drone force, saying that UAVs must operate with fighters and other existing technology.

India has always been a hard state under Gandhian cover. Nehru to Modi, leaders have reinforced it

Modern India might have been conjured up in the image of Gandhi. But India was never a Gandhian state. Founders of the Republic, be it Nehru or Patel, nursed zero such notions.