…to stand down came after direct appeals from several Gulf allies as well as Iran itself. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke privately with the president on Saturday to discuss the situation. "I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran," Trump stated while addressing reporter…

…of Companies. Raised in rural Kerala, he faced early business setbacks before moving to Saudi Arabia in 1978 to pursue new opportunities. There, he built RP Group into one of the Middle East's leading industrial engineering and construction companies, serving major oil, gas, and petrochemical clients.As the business gr…

…United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The agency posted a nearly identical statement earlier this month, but that bulletin did not urge Americans to prepare to leave the Middle East or to reconsider upcoming trips, reflecting Washington's growing concern th…

…“Hands off our game.” The Asian Football Confederation — one of whose members, Saudi Arabia, is to host the 2034 World Cup — expressed their disappointment at not being informed of the plans. Various media outlets reported Infantino had sent a letter to FIFA’s member associations saying they will each receive $40 milli…

…prices jumping five percent over fears of disruptions to global supplies. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation. For two days, the world’s biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia has reported drone…

…Mahrez could truly be on his day. The Algerian winger has been plying his trade out in Saudi Arabia for the last three years after joining Al Ahli for 30m back in July 2023. The former Leicester City man helped The Royals claim back-to-back AFC Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026 alongside fellow established stars…

…of the squad that won the cup in Qatar, where they lost their opening match 1-2 to Saudi Arabia. In 2026, some remote arrangements, however, ensured that despite a few lapses, the Argentines progressed seamlessly into the knockout stages, where they suddenly realised they were the ‘FIFA hot favourites’ for the ultimate…

…Minister Badr al-Busaidi held consultative calls with counterparts across Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt. Official statements confirmed that the dialogue focused on developing practical and sustainable frameworks to guarantee maritime safety through the Strait of Hormuz.Among proposals under consideration…

…referring to the recent escalation involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia. "The scope of our operations now encompasses the entire region, from US bases in Jordan to the countries along the Persian Gulf," he said.He added that the United States now faced an increasingly unstable security environ…

…to the ring on Saturday night when he faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with victory expected to move him closer to a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury. The former world heavyweight champion will make his first appearance since defeating Jake Paul and returning to training after taking time a…

…activity, and the 3.5-minute delay by VAR in disallowing Ferran Torres’ goal against Saudi Arabia is also being examined. The most alarming issue has been the remarkable $4.8 million wagered on Spain failing to secure a victory against debutants Cape Verde. The two teams faced each other in the initial group stage matc…

…both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi militia confirmed targeting the two Saudi Arabian vessels in a military operation.One of the two vessels was reported to be ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea.The Iran-aligned Houthis opened a new front in the conflict by threatening to target vessels…

…live broadcast, while compatriot Joshua, 36, is in action the following day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The British rivals are expected to finally meet in November, with a date and venue yet to be announced for a bout many boxing fans wish had taken place when at least one of the duo still held a world championship belt.…

…ordered the repatriation of roughly 1,000 Burkinabè students studying Islamic law in Saudi ArabiaReacting to the bold statement, an online commentator warmly endorsed Traoré's stance, sparking a massive pan-African debate onlineFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Burkina Faso's military leader, Captai…

…Latif "Latz" Ayodele. Speaking ahead of his comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, Joshua said quitting boxing never crossed his mind because the sport gives him purpose and direction. Reflecting on the loss, the former heavyweight champion said he chose to focus on the pain their families were experie…

…have targeted US bases in Jordan.Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened to blockade Saudi Arabian ports, prompting Trump to warn that the US would "take care of" the group if it carried out the threat. Although no new attacks on shipping have been reported, maritime intelligence firm Vanguard Tech said two oil tan…

…a postponement. Joshua is now set to face little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, one day after Fury takes on experienced Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach in Thailand. If both fighters emerge victorious and injury-free, organisers are targeting a domestic blockbuster between Joshua and Fury in…

…after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement announced an immediate naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening an alternative export route used by the kingdom to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, IranWire reports that the IRGC claimed two oil tankers attempting to use what it described as the “southern route of the…

…suggested that she could have continued practising neurosurgery in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Qatar. “I understand everyone own his own choices but since she is even a Muslim, she should have gone to Saudi, Kuwait or Qatar. As a neurosurgeon she would have made a lot also,” the user wrote. Another X user…

Militant group, Houthis to impose Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening new front in US-Iran War that could escalate global oil prices Yemen's Iran-aligned militant group, the Houthis have announced on that they are imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. The move opens a new front against the United States in its…

…attempted to play peacemaker for years. Early in the war, it co-hosted truce talks with Saudi Arabia, which failed to yield a ceasefire. More recently, it has tried to push for a three-month humanitarian truce, but failed to bring the two sides to the table at all. Both sides are seen to want to prolong the war in hope…

…up discussion on other alternative routes. Actually, there are other routes, such as the Saudi Arabia pipeline, and other routes that traders are working on. So, for me, it is good that the Strait of Hormuz has exposed quite a lot, showing that relying on just certain passages is not the best option and is counterprodu…

…in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to commemorate the competition’s centenary; while Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Under FIFA’s hosting rotation rules, countries from North America and Oceania will be eligible to bid for the 2038 tournament, with the bidding process expected to begin years in advance. The…

…lack of transfer offers, stating that the goalkeeper turned down interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, England and elsewhere in Africa while he took time to recover. "There was serious interest from Saudi Arabia, Africa and even England, but once we explained the situation, they understood," Lawal said. "Stanley decided…

…earning £488,000 a day. The Portugal captain was reportedly dissatisfied with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's (PIF) backing of the club, particularly as rivals Al Hilal, which is also 75 per cent owned by the PIF, continued to strengthen. Among their high-profile additions was Ronaldo's former Real Madrid tea…