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Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbul

Foreign, defence ministers and military chiefs from three countries to meet for first time since signing Mecca pact.

Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal

Ollie Watkins completes his £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal from Aston Villa.

Turkish, Saudi, Pakistani ministers to hold first defence pact meeting

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked

Istanbul to host first committee meeting of Turkey-Saudi-Pak defence alliance

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in Istanbul for a defense accord. This meeting follows the recent signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The pact aims to enhance defense capabilities and…

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement brought together Sunni Muslim US allies.

‘I’ve had a very hectic career’: Mario Balotelli on Italian football’s troubles and his future

Striker talks life in Saudi Arabia, problems with the Azzurri and ‘special feeling’ of playing for Manchester City Whenever the name Mario Balotelli is brought up, particularly in Italy, the conversation is almost inevit…

Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou on Corporate Chains, AI Agents & Asia's Stablecoin Rails: Inside Coinfest 2026

Asia moves roughly $245 billion in stablecoin volumevand on a stage in Bali in August the people who move a good deal of it spent forty minutes not talking about consumers. The panel at Coinfest Asia on 20 August was "St…

Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials

In move that could generate millions, Exeter academics to deliver MA at National Defense University in Riyadh The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior milit…

Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record

Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.

Subsidy: Between Tinubu, Atiku, Obi

The removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has become one of the most consequential economic decisions of the federal government in recent years, altering the cost of transportation…

'I still struggle': Landlady recalls Saudi man who brought 9/11 hijackers to her office

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

Ronaldo's winner extends Al Nassr perfect start

Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun, extending Al Nassr's perfect record and keeping them atop the Saudi Pro League.

Watkins apologised to Villa squad before exit

Ollie Watkins apologised to his Aston Villa teammates after making himself unavailable for the club’s Premier League match against Brighton, manager Unai Emery has revealed. The 30-year-old striker is set to complete a £…

Saudi Arabia sets new work visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced new work visa limits for businesses, impacting foreign workers. Understand the revised framework and how it affects employment Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-sets-new-work-visa-li…

With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East

From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.

Saudi Arabia shakes up flagship real estate project

British CEO replaced in latest change after review of portfolio companies of sovereign wealth fund

Ronaldo cries 'intensely' after being substituted on Al-Nassr comeback; here's why

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly requested to be substituted at half-time during Al-Nassr’s 3-2 comeback win over Al-Ettifaq, with Saudi journalist Khalid Al-Shanif claiming the star was “crying intensely” afterward. Ange Po…

LIV Golf: From Disruptor to Distressed Asset

The era of the sovereign blank check is over. When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it was defined not by its roster, but by the bottomless liquidity of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). That capital was a weapon us…

Saudi Arabia preparing for new war with Houthis in Yemen — media

According to the newspaper, Riyadh would prefer to preserve peace but is prepared for a military scenario