Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia gives go-ahead to Lebanon exports

Saudi Arabia has renewed its interest in Lebanese politics after a prolonged period of keeping its distance over the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.

5 World Cup group matches where geopolitical tension overshadows the football action

The June 14 World Cup opener between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium (above) is among the five group-stage matches The Straits Times will be watching closely.

In at the deep end: The World Cup managers short on preparation

Carlos Queiroz, head coach of Ghana’s national soccer team, is one of few managers thrown into the deep end this World Cup season.

Saudi’s new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays

A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Riyadh Air’s white and lavender livery took off at 2.30am.

Saudi Arabia and Senegal end scoreless in final World Cup friendly

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v Senegal - Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. - June 9, 2026 Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash in action with Senegal's Moussa Niakhate IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Daniel Dunn

PIF could end LIV Golf funding before end of season: Report

Legion XIII's Tyrrell Hatton celebrating with his teammates Caleb Surratt, Tom McKibbin and Jon Rahm after winning LIV Golf Andalucia on June 7.

Saudi Arabia beat Puerto Rico 3-0 after weather delay in first win under Donis

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Puerto Rico v Saudi Arabia - Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas, U.S. - June 5, 2026 Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari in action IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Dustin Safranek

Al Gahwashi double seals Yemen’s Asian Cup berth at Lebanon’s expense

Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes clouded by late coaching change

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Saudi Arabia v Iraq - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 14, 2025 Saudi Arabia players celebrate after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Stringer

Anthony Joshua says ‘only success’ matters as Tyson Fury fight looms

Boxing - Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga Press Conference - Exhibition White City, London, Britain - June 1, 2026 Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga face off during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

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