The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Joshua vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker official for 23 December

The bouts are just two of several heavyweight clashes that will take place in Riyadh on that date

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Anthony Joshua schedules December fight with Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia

The pair will headline a bill that features Deontay Wilder against Joseph Parker just before Christmas.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Son called in for South Korea as Asia's leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Asia's top teams prepare for World Cup qualifying start: South Korea, Japan, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all have European-based stars in their squads. They all aim to start the second stage of Asian competition with a statement win, with South Korea's Son Heung-min and Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan leading…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

What does David Cameron’s return to UK politics mean for the Middle East?

The former PM has called Gaza ‘a prison camp’ and advocated for two states, but he is also a staunch backer of Israel.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Victor Osimhen explains why he rejected huge Saudi Arabia transfer amid Chelsea links

Al-Hilal talks took place before Nigeria forward opted to stay with Napoli

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023

As the Stock Hits New Lows, How Long Can Lucid Motors Survive?

With Lucid Motors stock falling to one new low after the other, many investors now wonder whether the company can stay in business. However, Lucid might not go bankrupt - at least, not for the next couple of years.

Barchart · Nov 13, 2023

Gulf states fend off call from Iran to arm Palestinians at Riyadh summit

Iranian president had travelled to Saudi Arabia to try to force a more interventionist approach to Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023

Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2023

Dubai air chiefs summit, sponsored by Israeli firm, avoids discussing strikes as Hamas war rages

As Israel unleashes one of the most-intense aerial bombing campaigns the Middle East has ever seen, leaders from the world’s top air forces are meeting in the United Arab Emirates to talk about almost anything that isn’t an airstrike

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023

Scottish Enterprise faces questions over diligence on war-crime links

HUNDREDS of human rights checks have been made on companies seeking grants from Scottish Enterprise since 2019.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023