The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Recorded executions rise to highest in five years: Amnesty

In annual report, rights group says ‘killing spree’ was led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

Tyson Fury reopens door to Anthony Joshua fight as tournament talks continue

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has yet to face bitter rival Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring, but has reopened the door to a showdown with the pair looking to secure separate fights in Saudi Arabia this December

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: ‘There’s no question he’s raised the bar’ but 'a lot more' is needed to make Saudi Pro League truly popular

Fans and journalists tell FourFourTwo the impact Ronaldo has had in Saudi Arabia since his move, but suggest he can't do everything on his own if the league is to progress

FourFourTwo · May 15, 2023

Jake Paul’s coach explains why he will knock out UFC legend Nate Diaz

YouTube star Jake Paul will fight former UFC fighter Nate Diaz after losing to bitter rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia, and is confident that he can return to winning ways

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

Khartoum under bombardment as Sudan's rivals talk

Shelling and air strikes pounded parts of Sudan's capital on Sunday with little sign that warring military factions were ready to back down in a month-long conflict that has killed hundreds despite ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia.

Reuters · May 14, 2023

Meet English striker who blazed a trail in Saudi Arabia before Cristiano Ronaldo transfer

Journeyman striker Gozie Ugwu moved to Jeddah as a free agent last summer and, despite concerns around the country's human rights record, has found himself enjoying the adventure

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023

Carlos Tevez weighs in on Lionel Messi row and slams PSG: 'I'd stay home drinking'

Lionel Messi was suspended by PSG after making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, but the attacker's former international team-mate Carlos Tevez believes the Ligue 1 giants have made a mistake

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Iran still smuggling weapons, narcotics to Yemen, U.S. envoy says

Iran has continued supplying weapons and drugs that fuel the Yemen war despite its agreement to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Tyson Fury ‘not very optimistic’ over Oleksandr Usyk showdown in Saudi Arabia as Andy Ruiz Jr plans end

Tyson Fury insisted he will not be “optimistic” that a fight with Oleksandr Usyk will take place until the pair finally meet in the ring.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Middle East round-up: Syria rejoins the Arab League

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023