Saudi Arabia

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

Iran war raises airfares for haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

The war in Iran has disrupted air traffic across the Gulf since February and resulted in record prices for jet fuel, leading to higher ticket fares for those seeking to travel to the sacred city of Mecca.

Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat

Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.

Kuwait says air defences intercepting hostile missile, drone attacks

The statement came after US strikes earlier on May 28 on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation threatening US forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi’s Abdulhamid to join U.S. Camp after passport theft delay

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - RC Lens v Toulouse - Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France - April 17, 2026 RC Lens's Saud Abdulhamid celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at haj gripped by intense heat

Muslims in Cairo gather to start Eid al-Adha, or the Great Day of Sacrifice, marking the end of the annual haj pilgrimage.

Bryson DeChambeau remains optimistic on future of LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau plays his shot on the seventh tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on May 15 in Pennsylvannia, USA.

Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

A drone used to transport medical supplies performs a display flight in the Arafat area near Islam's holy city of Mecca, on May 23.

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as haj reaches peak

Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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