The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift

The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Conference to recognise Palestinian state to weaken scope of its ambition, diplomats say

UK, France and other western states will not recognise Palestine at New York meeting, instead focusing on agreeing steps towards it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025

Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis

The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

FIFA has taken another Saudi Arabian investment for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja,…

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Crude Prices Gain on Dollar Weakness and Hopes of Easing US-China Trade Tensions

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) today is up +0.67 (+1.07%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) is up +0.0318 (+1.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moving higher, with crude posting a 2-week high. Today's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 6-week low is supporting...

Barchart · Jun 5, 2025

Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025

Muslim pilgrims seek forgiveness and shade on Mount Arafat during key Hajj ritual

Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims are spending the day in prayer in Arafat to fulfil a key ritual of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Unions from 36 countries protest over treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia

Trade unions from 36 countries have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organisation as development begins to scale up before the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Reports Saudi Arabia Open to Boosting Oil Production

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.56 (-0.88%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed down -0.0448 (-2.16%). Crude oil prices fell from a 2-week high Wednesday and turned lower after weaker-than-expected US economic reports raised concern about energy demand. Losses in crude accelerated today after Bloomberg...

Barchart · Jun 4, 2025