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… Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Trump on Saturday to express concerns about his strike plans, Axios reported, citing unnamed US officials. …
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikesThe Standard
… n mounting that the fighting could escalate once again after Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" and was reportedly considering renewed heavy attacks, including against energy infrastructure.But the US leader appeared to a have changed course after speaking with Saudi Arabia …
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikesCitizen Digital
… The European Union made no bones about their opposition: "Hands off our game." The Asian Football Confederation -- one of whose members, Saudi Arabia, is to host the 2034 World Cup -- expressed their disappointment at not being informed of the plans. …
Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan implodedCitizen Digital
Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikes By AFP July 31, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Armed protesters brandish their weapons and placards during a demonstration agains …
Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikesCapital News
… Founding members of the board, aside from the US, include Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. …
Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace planCitizen Digital
… He has railed against the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, and criticised the expansion of this year's tournament to 48 teams. …
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investorsCitizen Digital
… The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix were scrapped earlier this season due to the start of Israel and the United States' war with Iran. …
F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelledCitizen Digital
Who are the Iraqi armed militants hit by US-Saudi strikes? By AFP July 30, 2026 05:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A mourner stands with a sign depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei with tex …
Who are the Iraqi armed militants hit by US-Saudi strikes?Citizen Digital
… On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation. …
Trump says US to hit Iran hard after attack on US bases in JordanCitizen Digital
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: Iraq militant alliance By AFP July 29, 2026 05:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Security forces and emergency personnel work at the site of US-Saudi strikes that targeted …
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: Iraq militant allianceU.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.
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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.
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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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →