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Saudi Arabia

Also known as: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2026-04-242026-09-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Dhaka says 16 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi factory fire By AFP August 10, 2026 03:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was in "deep shock" on Monday, af

    Dhaka says 16 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi factory fire
  3. The Standard

    But the Saudi Arabia-based striker was unable to make an impact and Cameroon comfortably survived the last few minutes for only their second victory over Nigeria in 14 WAFCON meetings.

    Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup
  4. Citizen Digital

    Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi refinery By AFP August 09, 2026 08:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A member of the Houthi authorities' security forces stands guard at Sanaa International Ai

    Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi refinery
  5. Citizen Digital

    He later coached clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and, most recently, Esteghlal in Iran.

    Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
  6. The Standard

    Today, his company, Fawakih Import and Export Ltd, exports avocados and fresh produce to markets including Egypt, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and the Netherlands.

    Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatch
  7. Citizen Digital

    07, 2026 04:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (L) fights against Britain's Tyson Fury during a heavyweight boxing world championship fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US
  8. Citizen Digital

    Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file handout image made available by the Ansarullah Media Center on July 26, 2026, shows an Iran-backed Houthi rebel walking towards the burning wreckage of what the group says is of a downed Saudi

    Houthi attack kills three members of Yemen govt forces - Military source
  9. Citizen Digital

    European delegates left Thursday's FIFA Congress in Paraguay in disgust after a delay in the arrival of the head of world football's ruling body, Gianni Infantino, who was on a tour of Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

    CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
  10. The Standard

    The disruptions in Hormuz have only placed greater importance on shipping lanes through the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia.

    Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
  11. Citizen Digital

    He was in charge of Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup where they beat eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.

    Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach

Yesterday

  1. Trump returns early from Camp David amid Middle East tensions

    U.S. President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday as tensions rose in the Middle East. No official explanation was given for the change, though forecasts showed rain and thunderstorms were expected in the Camp David area on Sunday.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. US removes sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces

    The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea, a move analysts say could strengthen US ties to the African nation given its strategic location along the Red Sea shipping route. The sanctions had been imposed by the Biden administration in 2021 over Eritrea's role in the war in Ethiopia.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Kenya condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for restraint

    Kenya's government condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi movement, warning they threaten regional stability and violate international humanitarian law, and called for immediate cessation of hostilities and protection of maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya condemns missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

    Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, civilian areas and sacred sites, saying such attacks breach international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability. The ministry also expressed concern about hostile activity affecting maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and called for respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for peace

    Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen. The government also expressed concern over threats to maritime trade in the Red Sea and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 17 September

  1. WRC final round in Saudi Arabia cancelled over Middle East conflict

    The International Automobile Federation announced that the final round of the World Rally Championship in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to regional developments, though the Middle East Regional Rally Championship will proceed as planned.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 2027 Formula One calendar features 24 races, 10 sprints

    The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack on Mecca

    Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Mecca, the Islamic holy city, which the Houthis rejected as a lie. The accusation follows escalating tensions as the Iran-backed Houthis have seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ships.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. US denies visas to Palestinian Authority officials for UN assembly

    The United States has refused visas for Palestinian Authority officials, including president Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The State Department cited their failure to reform and ongoing activities that undermine peace prospects, while the Palestinian foreign ministry rejected the decision as unjustified and contrary to rebuilding trust.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Mudavadi urges Kenyans to verify overseas job offers

    Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels, warning that unverified offers can expose jobseekers to trafficking, exploitation and armed conflicts. Kenya has entered labour arrangements with the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Germany, Austria and Italy.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Saudi Arabia warns of firm response to Houthi attacks

    Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis after a series of attacks using ballistic missiles and drones that wounded 13 civilians in the country's south. The Iran-backed rebels have escalated fighting since July, seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast and targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and military bases.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 14 September

  1. Yemen's Houthis: Iran-backed group controlling Red Sea coast

    The Houthis, an Iran-backed armed group belonging to Yemen's Zaidi Shia minority, have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and now control Yemen's Red Sea coast and significant northern territory including the capital Sanaa. The movement, also known as Ansar Allah and named after late spiritual leader Badreddin al-Houthi, rose in the 1990s in response to alleged sectarian discrimination against Zaidis in Yemen's impoverished north.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. Hundreds of Somali soldiers detained in Ethiopia for questioning

    Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 12 September

  1. US marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

    The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, notably absent President Donald Trump, who instead paid respects at the Pentagon and linked the subsequent "war on terror" to his current conflict in Iran.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. France withdraws FIFA presidential support from Infantino

    France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. BRICS summit signals Global South demand for governance influence

    As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arab and Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on settlements

    More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. Yemen clashes kill over 140 in weekend fighting

    Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatants between Saturday midday and Sunday morning, with military sources reporting 84 government troops and 57 rebel fighters killed. The clashes are part of days-long fighting over control of a Red Sea gateway, with more than 300 combatants and some civilians killed since the Houthi offensive began Thursday.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Yemen fighting kills over 60 as ceasefire collapse continues

    Fighting between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed more than 60 people on Saturday, including civilians, in renewed clashes over a Red Sea gateway following the July collapse of a 2022 ceasefire.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Yemen clashes kill over 60 amid Red Sea gateway battle

    Fighting between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed more than 60 people on Saturday, including civilians, following the collapse in July of a 2022 ceasefire. The clashes in Yemen's southwest over control of a Red Sea gateway saw 26 government troops and 31 rebel fighters killed, according to military and medical sources, while a missile strike also killed six civilians travelling by bus.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Xi urges Middle Eastern countries to oppose external interference

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Aviation workers' strike grounds flights at Kenyan airports

    An aviation workers' strike in its second day left numerous passengers stranded at airports across Kenya, including at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where some overnight passengers lacked accommodation and many flights were cancelled or rescheduled.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Karim Benzema leaves Al Hilal after eight months

    Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran retaliates with missile strikes on US military bases

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday, striking two air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles and targeting US personnel at a base in the United Arab Emirates, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian territory.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Putin, Xi gather in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation summit

    Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Belarus. The summit marks the group's 25-year anniversary and is expected to include bilateral talks between Putin and both Xi and Iran's president.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ivory Coast captain Kessie rejoins Atalanta, rebuffs Juventus

    Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder with 104 international caps who captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta after reportedly being courted by Juventus. Kessie was previously with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 and was a free agent after leaving Saudi club Al-Ahli in May.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Saudi Arabia backs FIFA president amid private investment backlash

    Saudi Arabia's Football Federation expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and welcomed his joint statement with Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom acknowledging mistakes and abandoning a plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, which had triggered global opposition.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sudan becomes testing ground for Turkish, Pakistani weapons

    The Sudan conflict, now in its third year with gold and oil control at its heart, has become an arena where weapons from Turkey and Pakistan are being tested by the Sudanese armed forces against the Rapid Support Forces. Media reports indicate that Saudi Arabia is financing the purchase of Turkish drones and Pakistani weapons, with Pakistan holding a contract worth Sh194 billion covering fighter jets, armored vehicles, and drones.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. Japan executes pachinko arsonist from 2009 attack

    Japan hanged Sunao Takami, who killed five people in a 2009 arson attack on an Osaka pachinko parlour, in the country's first execution since June 2025.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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