Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirms
A senior official has confirmed a report that Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies but fell short of confirming that the NATO country had formally applied for membership.
Saudi Arabia's Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices
Saudi oil giant Aramco has reported half-year profits of $56.3 billion, down from the year before due to weakening volumes sold amid worries about the global economy.
Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in menโs soccer.
Sudan paramilitary leader plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland hosted by US, Saudi Arabia
Sudanโs paramilitary leader has announced plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland next month arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show
Results of Syriaโs parliamentary elections show that President Bashar Assadโs Baath Party has won a majority of seats, as expected.
IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics
Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the first Esports Olympics next year.
Delta and an airline that doesn't fly yet say they'll run flights between the US and Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines has struck a deal with a start-up airline to operate flights between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after walking in the scorching heat
More than 1,300 people died during this yearโs Hajj pilgrimage as the faithful faced soaring temperatures at Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
Hundreds died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Hundreds of people have died during this yearโs Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires
The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, as the South is set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month.
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
More than 1.83 million Muslims from around the world gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the devastating Israel-Hamas war
Muslim pilgrims have converged on a vast tent camp in the desert near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, officially beginning the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca for the Hajj, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale.
What's the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
Once a year, Muslims coming to Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions of dollars
Saudi Arabia says it will sell a second sliver of stock in its state oil giant Aramco worth billions of dollars, its first tranche since its initial public offering back in 2019.
First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians have traveled on a direct flight from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, according to the Syrian Transportation Ministry.
Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabiaโs human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the menโs 2034 World Cup.
US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security deal
President Joe Bidenโs national security adviser Jake Sullivan has met with Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom describes as the โsemi-finalโ version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.
Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
After Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally meet in the ring this weekend, boxing should have its first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-century.
Independent UN experts say radical Saudi Arabia scholar held for years should be tried or released
A radical Sunni scholar whose criticisms of Saudi Arabiaโs government and the West drew praise from the late al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden should be immediately tried or released from a yearslong arbitrary detention by the kingdom.
After an Israeli attack that killed 22 people in Gaza, US officials hope for a cease-fire
On the heels of an Israeli attack that reportedly killed 22 people, U.S. officials hope for a change that could short-circuit a planned invasion of Rafah.
Blinken says Israel still must do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must still do more to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probe
Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has told an investigating judge he will return to Spain to face a judicial probe into the business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Blinken adds Israel stop to latest Mideast tour as tensions rise over Gaza war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel this week as part of his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East since Israel's war with Hamas began in October.
The four Grand Slams, the two tours and Saudi Arabia are all hoping to revamp tennis
Tennis could be on the verge of massive structural change if one of two separate proposals formulated by the four Grand Slam tournaments and the WTA and ATP professional tours ends up moving forward.
Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many
Officials in Saudi Arabia have declared the start of the fasting month of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon Sunday night.
Saudi oil giant Aramco announces $121 billion profit last year, down from 2022 record
Saudi oil giant Aramco says it made $121 billion profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices.
OPEC+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil giants
Some members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are again deepening their voluntary crude supply cuts.
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference
Saudi Arabia sees placing its soccer clubs in more international games including Super Leagues as key to achieving the kingdomโs ambitions in the sport.
Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Saudi Arabiaโs Public Investment Fund and the menโs professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has arrived to Saudi Arabia and met the kingdomโs powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.
Furor erupts over Ronaldo's apparent obscene taunt in Saudi league match
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being investigated for making an alleged offensive gesture while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and new Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner are slated to participate in an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in October.
Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco says it will not increase maximum daily production on state orders
Saudi Arabiaโs oil giant Saudi Aramco says it will not try to increase its maximum daily oil production to 13 million barrels a day after receiving an order from the countryโs Energy Ministry.
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women's tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia
Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are calling on the womenโs tennis tour to stay out of Saudi Arabia.
Two British warships collided in a Middle East port. No one was injured but damage was sustained
The British navy says two of its warships have collided in a harbor in Bahrain, causing damage but no injuries.
Off-road racer Sara Price celebrates becoming first American woman to win stage in Dakar Rally
California off-road racer Sara Price celebrated this week becoming the first American woman to win a stage in the Dakar Rally.
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk.
Stock market today: Asian shares advance following Wall Street rally led by technology stocks
Asian shares have advanced after Wall Street rallied to claw back almost all the losses from its slow start to the year.
Wilder and Joshua jostle for position as heavyweight scene simmers before Fury-Usyk unification bout
Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua were once the main characters in heavyweight boxingโs soap opera and now they are extras.
Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players' union FIFPRO not happy
FIFA says the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says
At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabiaโs delegation to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai appear to be undeclared employees of the Saudi state oil company, according to research by an environmental nonprofit.
PGA Tour selects Fenway group among private investors. More talks planned with Saudis
The PGA Tour says a new consortium led by Fenway Sports Group is the unanimous pick to negotiate on becoming a business partner.
Putin to discuss Israel-Hamas war during a quick trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a one-day trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia focused on the Israeli-Hamas war and also host the Iranian president in Moscow this week.
Saudi Arabiaโs capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo
Saudi Arabiaโs capital Riyadh has been chosen to host the 2030 World Expo following its bid focusing on how to shape a prosperous and sustainable future.
South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Israel of war crimes and genocide in Gaza during a virtual meeting of leaders of developing countries including Russiaโs Vladimir Putin and Chinaโs Xi Jinping.
China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza
Chinaโs top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing, saying his country would work with โour brothers and sistersโ in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible.
Lebanese PM visits troops at border with Israel while Saudi Arabia evacuates families of diplomats
Lebanonโs caretaker prime minister has visited troops deployed near the border with Israel, and Saudi Arabia is evacuating families of diplomatic staff because of clashes between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops.
Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden says he thinks Hamas was motivated to attack Israel in part by a desire to stop that country from normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war
The outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinians is threatening to delay or derail a country-by-country diplomatic push by the United States to improve relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis
President Joe Biden has condemned what he says is the โunconscionableโ assault by Hamas militants and his administration is pledging to ensure Israel has โwhat it needs to defend itself.โ.
Saudi Arabia says it will maintain production cuts that have helped drive oil prices up
Saudi Arabia says it will maintain a production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of the year.
Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state's groundwater
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs said this week her administration is terminating land leases that for years have given a Saudi-owned farm nearly unfettered access to groundwater in the parched southwestern state.
1st Saudi envoy to the Palestinians in West Bank, Israeli minister in Riyadh amid normalization push
Saudi Arabiaโs newly appointed envoy to the Palestinian Authority has presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN
The president of Yemenโs Southern Transitional Council said in an interview that he will prioritize the creation of a separate country in negotiations with their rivals, the Houthi rebels.
Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "at the cuspโ of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks
Saudi Arabia has praised the โpositive resultsโ of negotiations with Yemenโs Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks.
Iranian soccer fans flock to Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel after he arrives in Tehran with Saudi team
Hundreds of soccer fans have stormed into a hotel in Tehran, hoping for a glimpse of star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who arrived along with his Saudi teammates ahead of a game.
Delegation from Yemen's Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom
A delegation from Yemenโs Houthi rebels has flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the yearslong war tearing at the Arab worldโs poorest nation.
Senator subpoenas Saudis for documents on LIV-PGA Tour golf deal
The chairman of a Senate investigations subcommittee is subpoenaing Saudi officials for documents on the kingdomโs new golf partnership with the PGA Tour.
India and Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand trade and security ties, two days after their leaders and others attending a Group of 20 summit announced a new railways and port corridor deal that will link India, Middle East and Europe.
Biden, Modi and G20 allies unveil rail and shipping project linking India to Middle East and Europe
President Joe Biden and his allies have outlined plans to create a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and ultimately Europe.
Oil prices spike as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend 1.3 million barrel a day oil cut through December
Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of the year.
Saudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissent
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
Saudi Arabia gets some unlikely visitors when a plane full of Israelis makes an emergency landing
A plane carrying Israelis home from the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles has made an emergency stop in Saudi Arabia before flying back to Tel Aviv.
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among six nations that have been invited to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, along with the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia.
Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
Iranโs foreign minister has met with Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil.
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco reports $30B in Q2 profits, down nearly 40% from last year
Saudi Arabiaโs state-run oil giant Aramco made $30 billion in profit in the second quarter, a nearly 40% decline from the same period the previous year.
Ethiopia's declaring a state of emergency in its Amhara region as local fighters clash with military
Ethiopiaโs Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the countryโs Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military.
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise โ giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.
Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through September, trying to boost prices
Saudi Arabia says it will extend its unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost flagging energy prices.
Dispute over Persian Gulf gas field poses early challenge to Saudi-Iranian rapprochement
An escalating dispute over a gas field in the Persian Gulf poses an early challenge to a Chinese-brokered agreement to reconcile regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia's war in August
Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russiaโs war on the country.
Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdomโs de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on normalizing relations between the country and Israel.
Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to raise trade and investment for Turkeyโs floundering economy.
Saudi investment in PGA Tour will top $1 billion. And Norman will exit as LIV's CEO, tour exec says
A PGA Tour executive has told Congress that Saudi Arabiaโs sovereign wealth fund agreed to invest more than $1 billion in a new commercial entity controlled by the tour.
Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report
The Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board.
Saudi money could be headed to tennis next. Is it about sportswashing, women's rights or both?
Tennis appears set to follow the path of golf and other sports by doing business with Saudi Arabia and its $650 billion sovereign wealth fund.