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Canelo reclaims title with vintage win over Mbilli
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez reclaims the WBC super-middleweight title with a vintage performance against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh.
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Russia's presence divides G20 ministers
The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in the US is wrapping up two days of talks without agreement on several key global security issues. On the sidelines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an Arctic cooperation deal with Japan and South Korea and confirmed Washington’s participation in Riyadh’s World Expo in 2030. Meanwhile, European ministers confronted Russia’s Sergei Lavrov over the war in Ukraine and refused to join him for the traditional group photo. Jack Pownall reports.
Sports
Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil
Christian Mbilli and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez make weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles are intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital.
Business
Saudi Giga Project Spending Shrinks. Hotel Developers Keep Building
Saudi Arabia is shrinking giga project budgets on Riyadh’s event deadlines. Hotel developers are still building as if the old plan held, with pipelines up and skewed to luxury. That mismatch, plus cost inflation and security risk, is the bigger story for owners and brands.
World
Will players in the Gulf establish a new security framework?
Officials from Riyadh, Islamabad, Ankara and Tehran met in Iran.
Travel
Riyadh Air Is Busing Passengers 270 Miles to Avoid Houthi Strikes
Riyadh Air was built to turn the Saudi capital into a global hub. Months after launch and following a wave of Houthi attacks, it is landing passengers 270 miles away and driving them in by coach.
World
Saudi Arabia confirms January start for Asian Cup 2027 despite attacks
Asian Cup 2027 to kick off on January 7 with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in Riyadh as the AFC announces the schedule.
Politics
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages
Saudi Civil Defence says the interception of Houthi ballistic missiles caused two injuries in the country's south.
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Qatar Moto GP to go ahead despite regional tensions
Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.
Politics
Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel deal
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports.
Politics
Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.
Politics
Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies
French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure.
Politics
French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on Wednseday, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing tour of the Gulf region. The president's office said the visit aimed to demonstrate “France's solidarity” with Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks launched by the Houthis against its territory. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.
World
Are the UK, France being pulled into the Saudi-Houthi conflict?
The European states say their support for Riyadh is 'defensive', but analysts warn Houthi reaction may complicate that.
World
Pakistan army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US-Iran fighting?
With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.
World
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
Politics
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help
Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.
World
Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitions
As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.
Politics
War escalates between Houthis and Riyadh: How did we get here?
To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS research body specialising in the Houthi movement. He tells us why the conflict has escalated and what the Houthis want.