The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

U.S. negotiators taking part in talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at extending a ceasefire between rival armed forces in Sudan are "cautiously optimistic," U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday, as she faced criticism from senators over the administration's handling of issues in Sudan.

Fighting in Sudan's capital has escalated with air strikes, as delegations of rival military factions continue talks in Saudi Arabia.

Fighting in Sudan's capital escalated on Wednesday with fierce clashes and air strikes, but rival military factions were reported to be close to a ceasefire agreement in talks in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia will reopen its diplomatic mission in Syria, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Tuesday, nearly a decade after diplomatic ties were cut and two days after Syria was readmitted into the Arab League.

The move to readmit Syria to the Arab League also signals the weakening influence of the United States

The Argentina star’s father, who also acts as his agent, denied that a mega deal was in place with a Saudi Arabian club.

French media reported that Messi will accept an offer from Saudi club Al Hilal once his contract at PSG expires at the end of the season

Having brought President Bashar al-Assad in from the cold, Arab states want him to rein in Syria's flourishing drugs trade in exchange for even closer ties. But as Damascus makes its own demands, the way ahead appears far from simple.

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia giants Al-Hilal this summer - but Jorge Messi has shut down those rumours