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Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Sumud Flotilla Crisis: Israel says it’s continuing to intercept and board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud aid convoy in international waters, with organisers warning the ships are still under attack and on high alert as they near Gaza; reports also claim detentions of activists, including South Korean and Irish participants, sparking fresh international anger. International Pushback: Protests have surged across Europe, while EU and Spanish lawmakers condemned the operation as a breach of international law, and Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim called on the world not to “bow to oppression.” Bahrain in the Mix: Bahrain is listed among the flotilla’s participating countries, and local coverage also highlights Bahrain’s broader coexistence message—Bahrain’s King received a Guinness World Records certificate for the highest density of places of worship for different religions. Business & Travel: Alshaya’s Aura loyalty programme is partnering with Hilton across UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with two-way status matching and new member rewards. Sports: Oman were drawn in Gulf Cup 27 Group A with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait, while Bahrain sits in Group B with UAE, Qatar and Yemen.
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