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Despite attacks, Saudi Aramco posts 34% rise in net profits in latest quarter

Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant saw its profits rise to $36.25 billion in the third quarter, despite seeing its infrastructure and even headquarters targeted by Houthi rebels. Elevated oil prices have offset the supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Also in this edition: North Korea denies any involvement in the largest-ever crypto heist and we take a look at how Russia's strikes against Ukraine are destroying what's left of its economy.

France 24 · 22m ago
Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety

The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's governing body said on Tuesday."The organising committee for AFC Asian Cup approved to reschedule the flagship national team tournament in light of the current exceptional circumstances arising from developments in the region," the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement.

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 3h ago
Saudi Aramco Profit Rises 9%

Saudi Aramco posted a 9% increase in third-quarter profit following a jump in earnings from its refineries and as the Iran war drove oil prices higher. The company’s oil selling price was about 35% higher in the quarter from a year earlier. Bloomberg's Mitchell Ferman reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 5h ago
Syria Considers Joining Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Alliance

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said on Saturday that his government is considering membership in the Mecca Alliance, the trilateral security partnership created by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in August. The post Syria Considers Joining Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Alliance appeared first on Breitbart .

Breitbart · 13h ago
Early humans needed more than access to water to settle ancient Arabian deserts

Models of early population migrations assume people moved to places with easy access to water. But this assumption has left us with a fascinating mystery in ancient Arabia. Despite evidence that monsoon rains once filled lakes and supported grasslands in the vast sandy interior, evidence of early human occupation is concentrated almost entirely around the desert margins.

Phys.org · 19h ago
Dazn secures exclusive deal on global streaming rights for 2029 Club World Cup

Deal deepens company’s relationship with Fifa Dazn paid $1bn for global rights for the 2025 tournament Dazn has secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights for the next men’s Club World Cup in 2029 in a development that deepens its partnership with Fifa. The Saudi Arabia-backed streaming company came to Fifa’s aid before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States last year by agreeing to pay $1bn for global rights for the tournament after many linear broadcasters and other streamers had declined to bid. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 22h ago
Saudi Business Model Built on Corporate Commuters Challenged by War

Soon after Houthi attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shutter its capital’s main airport, one consultant drove for hours to get to Riyadh from Oman. The executive left two weeks later and plans to return soon, this time via Doha, betting that showing up will offer an edge over rivals who’re staying away.

Bloomberg · 23h ago
Ronaldo rested as Al-Nassr heads to Uzbekistan. Security concerns continue for Asian competitions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is being rested for Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan, a week after the club’s previous game in the competition was postponed, and amid concern that the security situation in Saudi Arabia will continue to impact Asia’s top soccer tournaments.Ronaldo, who scored a hat trick in a Saudi Pro League game last week to reach 985 career goals, was left off the roster by coach Ange Postecoglou for Monday's match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 2
Canelo Just Silenced His Doubters in a Massive Championship Comeback

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is a world champion once again, and boxing fans have a lot to say after his latest performance. The Mexican superstar defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reclaiming the WBC super middleweight championship and reminding the boxing world that he is far from finished. After suffering a…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 1
Canelo Álvarez wins back world title as Houthi attacks cast shadow over Riyadh

Mexican star wins unanimous decision over Mbilli Álvarez, 36, regains WBC title after Crawford defeat Read Bryan Armen Graham’s round-by-round report Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title with a unanimous-decision victory over the previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Saturday night. The fight went ahead at Kingdom Arena despite a week of heightened security concerns in the Saudi capital, where the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted missiles and drones launched by Iran-aligned Houthi forces. Several events in the kingdom were cancelled or postponed, including the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Oct 31
Video! Nurmaganbet Steals The Show At ’Canelo Vs. Mbilli’ With KOTY Candidate

Undefeated Kazakhstani boxer, Bek Nurmaganbet, put the super middleweight division on notice earlier today (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) LIVE on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after turning in a violent first-round knockout over Mexican veteran Marcos Vazquez. Saturday’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia is all about the return of […]

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Canelo vs. Mbilli Highlights, Streaming Updates TODAY!

Canelo Alvarez will make his long-waited return to the ring later TODAY (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) in an attempt to win another world title as he takes on current WBC interim super middleweight champion, Christian Mbilli, from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on DAZN PPV. Canelo has not competed since losing to Terence […]

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
LIVE! Official ‘Canelo Vs. Mbilli’ PPV Undercard Video Stream

One of boxing’s biggest stars will return to the ring later today (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) LIVE on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez collides with WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli in a Halloween main event showdown. Canelo, who turned 36 earlier this year, […]

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Georgia’s ‘Guria’ Wins Best Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards as Thailand’s Sompot Chidgasornpongse Takes Director Prize

Georgian filmmaker Levan Koguashvili’s “Guria” was named best film at the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, handed out Oct. 30 at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Koguashvili shared the prize with fellow producers Olena Yershova and Boris Frumin. The film was made across seven countries: Georgia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Norway and Saudi […]

Variety · Oct 31