The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury insisted he will not be “optimistic” that a fight with Oleksandr Usyk will take place until the pair finally meet in the ring.

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Tyson Fury’s promoter has revealed that a potential meeting with Oleksandr Usyk could take place in Saudi Arabia as part of a four-man event

Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets enjoyed a decorated playing career working together and could link up once again in Saudi Arabia this summer after Busquets leaves Barcelona.

Saudi Pro League clubs are aiming to recruit a number of top European footballers this summer - including Lionel Messi - after Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo in January

Tyson Fury looked set to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles in April before talks collapsed, but his promoter Bob Arum has since confirmed new negotiations are underway to stage the event in Saudi Arabia

That’s more like the Verstappen we expected in 2023. After Sergio Perez twice managed to hold on out front as the Dutchman came through the pack in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, the reigning double world champion proved unstoppable in the United States.

After bringing one of the biggest names in football to the Middle East in January, Saudi Arabia isn't happy with stopping there

With Messi apparently set to leave PSG, moves to Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, and even the MLS have all been rumoured.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is widely expected to leave PSG at the end of the season after he was suspended by the Ligue 1 giants for two weeks

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.