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Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV Golf tried to ‘destroy’ DP World Tour

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy said ahead of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship that LIV Golf had “turned professional golf into an arms race”.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy said ahead of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship that LIV Golf had “turned professional golf into an arms race”.

Turkey’s parliament set to ratify defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as Houthi attacks mount

A billboard displays portraits of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, in Karachi, Pakistan, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
A billboard displays portraits of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, in Karachi, Pakistan, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Japan boss accepts ‘reality’ as Asian Cup shift muddies departure

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said the development of the country’s football was more important than his personal situation.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said the development of the country’s football was more important than his personal situation.

Watkins double earns Al-Hilal Asian Champions League victory

Saudi Pro League postpones matchday 13 after Asian Cup delay

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Kholood - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 29, 2026 Al Nassr and Al Kholood players line up before the match REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Kholood - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 29, 2026 Al Nassr and Al Kholood players line up before the match REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety

CCTV footage showing what a Saudi-led coalition said was a Houthi attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Oct 7.
CCTV footage showing what a Saudi-led coalition said was a Houthi attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Oct 7.

Scoot extends Middle East flight cancellations to February 2027

Flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be suspended until Feb 28, 2027.
Flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be suspended until Feb 28, 2027.

Al-Ain punish Al-Ittihad to win again in Asian Champions League

China's Wang urges Middle East dialogue in meetings with Iranian, Saudi officials

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reacts as he leaves the hall after the opening ceremony for the inaugural Global Governance Forum in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, China, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/ File Photo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reacts as he leaves the hall after the opening ceremony for the inaugural Global Governance Forum in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province, China, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/ File Photo

Saudi civil defence sounds all-clear after alerts in southern cities

Damage in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Aden airport, in Aden, Yemen, October 28, 2026, in this screengrab from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS
Damage in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Aden airport, in Aden, Yemen, October 28, 2026, in this screengrab from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS

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