The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

UK to host international summit on Gaza recovery plan

Representatives from Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Italy among those to attend conference

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

After beating Indonesia, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will lead Iraq at the 2026 World Cup if his side can see off Saudi Arabia next up in qualifying.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Scoop: Trump plans leaders summit on Gaza during Egypt visit next week

Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are expected to participate.

Axios · Oct 10, 2025

Bruno Fernandes Makes Final Decision on Blockbuster Saudi Transfer—Report

Bruno Fernandes rejected lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia last summer and could be targeted again.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025

‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chappelle and Jimmy Carr. How have they responded?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Bill Burr really does not care that you’re mad at him for going to Saudi Arabia

Bill Burr thinks he's better than you.

The Mary Sue · Oct 8, 2025

‘I Couldn’t’—Jordan Henderson Details Emotional Aftermath of Liverpool Exit

The England midfielder attracted plenty of controversy for moving to Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2025

I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025

Explorer to begin stage two of bid to walk the length of Saudi Arabia

Alice Morrison is aiming to become the first person to walk the country north to south, covering more than 1,400 miles in the process.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

November WTI crude oil (CLX25 ) today is down -0.12 (-0.19%), and November RBOB gasoline (RBX25 ) is down -0.0049 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar, as the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-week high. Additionally, Saudi Arabia's unexpected decision...

Barchart · Oct 7, 2025