The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

In today’s Football Daily: A year-long sabbatical in Riyadh, big hitters impress at the World Cup, and RIP Trevor Francis

Landmark agreement signifies potential thaw in relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg), Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.

Cristiano Ronaldo won't have anymore European superstars joining him in Riyadh for the time being

Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will fight Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Anticipated crossover bout to take place in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on October 28.

A team of Israelis arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to participate in a global video game competition

Despite relative quiet on the front lines and negotiations between the Saudis and the Houthis, peace isn’t a given.

RIYADH: It has been five years since Jawhara al-Wabili became one of Saudi Arabia's first women drivers -- a reform she saw as revolutionary, even as some activists dismissed it as window-dressing.