Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year's tournament as scheduled.
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Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year's tournament as scheduled.
Saudi artists Reem Ali and Bashaer Hawsawi are showing installations that explore the domestic space, feminine spheres and the emotionally charged meaning of the table, in a group show presented by the Villa Hegra as part of the Asia Now art fair in Paris.ย
Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship conference, the Future Investment Initiative (FII), to 2027. The decision follows multiple attacks on the kingdom in recent days. Bloomberg's Onur Ant reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an "indecent act" in a mosque.
People have been advised not to leave their homes or buildings until the threat has passed, stay away from open areas, windows and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops
โRiyadh's international airport remains closed to flight operations, while airports in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina continue to operate, although some disruptions persist,โ the embassy said
Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
The Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament has been pushed from October to December by Saudi organisers.
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.
Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he 'fears nothing' and will face M'billi in Riyadh on October 31 'no matter what'.
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement, said some airlines operating services between Kochi and destinations in Saudi Arabia had reported cancellations for October 11 to 13 due to the prevailing geopolitical situation.
Idrissa Gueye explained: the 37-year-old Senegal midfielder has won two African titles, captained his side at the 2026 World Cup and now plays for Diriyah. The post Idrissa Gueye Explained 2026: From Everton to Saudi Club Diriyah appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.
Airline says plane experiences 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.
A commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes. Israeli media, citing security officials, said the incident stemmed from a feud between the planeโs two pilots, and everyone on board was safe. The plane landed in Tabuk, a civilian and military base in the kingdom. The FlyDubai plane transmitted an...
Parents across Saudi Arabiaโs Riyadh received messages from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week. There was no official reason given but the move comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf and near-daily attacks aimed at Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.