- 2d ago
Arab football federations endorse Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election amid European opposition
The Union of Arab Football Associations backed Gianni Infantino following an 81st board meeting in Jeddah, bolstering the incumbent ahead of the March 2027 election in Rabat despite growing European resistance.
- 4d ago
FlyDubai co-pilot attacks captain with axe on Israel flight before passengers avert crash
Passengers and crew restrained co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami after he attacked the pilot with an emergency axe on flight FZ1073 to Tel Aviv, triggering a 16,625-foot plunge before an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- Sep 26
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan hold defense talks in Riyadh following Houthi missile strikes
Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan convened in Riyadh to discuss mutual defense assistance after Houthi forces launched missile strikes and seized Yemeni coastal areas near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- Sep 26
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Hold Defence Talks in Riyadh Following Houthi Strikes
Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Riyadh on 25 September 2026 to begin operationalizing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after recent Houthi missile strikes.
- Sep 25
Yemeni forces repel Houthi assault on Taiz-Aden route as clashes reach Bab el-Mandeb
Government troops in Yemen pushed back Houthi fighters along the Hejat al-Abd mountain corridor on Thursday, while Saudi air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu.
- Sep 24
France deploys troops and air defenses to secure Saudi oil port of Yanbu
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dispatch of soldiers, radar units, and air defense systems to protect the Red Sea energy terminal at Yanbu following Houthi missile strikes and regional pipeline disruptions.
- Sep 24
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua agree to 11 December heavyweight fight in Cardiff
The all-British heavyweight clash will take place at the Principality Stadium following negotiations that resolved scheduling disputes and ruled out a New York venue.
- Sep 24
Greek Patriot unit intercepts ballistic missile and drone over Saudi Arabia
A Greek military air defence battery fired two Patriot missiles at 13:40 on Thursday to destroy an incoming ballistic missile and a drone over the Yanbu refining hub in Saudi Arabia.
- Sep 24
Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi missiles as rebels threaten US intervention
Saudi air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif on September 24, as Houthi officials threatened to strike American assets if Washington intervenes.
- Sep 18
Houthis strike Riyadh and Yanbu as Italian Eurofighter is hit at Taif base
Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks against Riyadh and Yanbu on 19 September 2026, igniting an Aramco fuel tank and causing flight delays following an earlier strike on an Italian jet in Taif.
- Sep 16
Formula 1 expands 2027 calendar to 24 races with 10 sprints and Monaco debut
The 2027 Formula 1 schedule features 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, introducing sprint races to Monaco and Bahrain while returning to Portugal and Turkey.
- Sep 12
Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid after pit stop timing hampers Lando Norris
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth win of 2026 at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, extending his championship lead to 81 points after a Virtual Safety Car cost McLaren pole-sitter Lando Norris a likely victory.
- Sep 9
Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli wins inaugural Madrid Grand Prix as Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton retire
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the season at the newly opened Madring circuit around IFEMA, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Madrid's first Formula 1 race in 45 years.
- Sep 8
Saudi airstrikes kill 17 in Yemen as US holds back direct military strikes and Houthis hold Bab el-Mandeb
Coalition airstrikes killed at least 17 people across Yemen, including nine detainees in Al-Jawf, while Washington maintained logistical support but declined requests for direct air intervention.
- Aug 13
Spanish Super Cup 2027 moves to Istanbul as Saudi Arabia hosts Asian Cup
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be played at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, leaving Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2021 due to a scheduling clash with the Asian Cup.
- Aug 8
Houthi attacks kill dozens in Yemen as UN warns of worst escalation since 2022 truce
Houthi rebels killed at least 58 soldiers in missile and drone strikes on government camps in Marib and Hadramaut, the deadliest attacks since Yemen's 2022 truce. The UN warned the country faces the greatest risk of full-scale war since that ceasefire.
- Aug 7
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca defense pact with NATO-style collective defense clause
Three Sunni Muslim-majority states signed a collective defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, with an attack on any member considered an attack on all, amid the ongoing war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition.
- Aug 6
Houthis kill dozens of Yemeni troops in deadliest attacks since 2022 truce, stoking regional fears
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed dozens of Yemeni government soldiers in missile and drone attacks on August 6-7, the deadliest since the 2022 truce, while cross-border strikes on Saudi Arabia and a new three-way defense pact raise fears of wider regional conflict.
- Jul 26
Kelly retains IBF super welterweight title with close points win over Agyarko in Jeddah
Judges scorecards of 114-113, 115-111 and 115-111 went to the Sunderland champion, who survived a point deduction and a late rally from Belfast's Agyarko on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's heavyweight comeback.
- Jul 25
Anthony Joshua survives early knockdown, stops Kristian Prenga in second round in Jeddah
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recovered from a first-round knockdown to knock out Albanian Kristian Prenga in the second round of their bout in Jeddah, keeping alive a planned clash with Tyson Fury.
