Press Freedom Crackdown: Amnesty says GCC states including Bahrain have arrested more than 1,000 people over war-related social media posts, accusing governments of “indiscriminately criminalising” information sharing under national security. Regional Security & Shipping: A Panama-flagged MSC container ship was hit by an explosion off Iraq, with authorities investigating after a fire was extinguished and no crew injuries were reported. US-Iran Fallout in Bahrain: Satellite analysis reported by BBC Verify says Iranian strikes damaged at least 20 US military sites across the region, including Bahrain, raising questions over the scale of damage. Education Disruption: The US Defense Department says Bahrain schools tied to military families will not reopen for the 2026-27 year, extending uncertainty for evacuees. Digital Services: BCFC adopted eKey 2.0 and integrated it into the Sahel App for passwordless biometric access and faster eKYC onboarding. Local Economy & Investment: Mumtalakat will invest in TRAIL’s SLAM fund, with TRAIL opening a Manama office as its GCC hub; Bahrain EDB also begins an investor roadshow in Europe. Humanitarian & Workers: Human Rights Watch says migrant workers were excluded from an emergency wage support programme during the Iran conflict. Business & Culture: Eid visitors boosted Bahrain’s hospitality sector, while Chery Bahrain ran a family-friendly Hiya Biya activation.