Sport · 6 min read
Asian Football Takes a Turn: Why the 2027 Asian Cup is Postponed by One Year
The AFC postpones the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028, a major decision for global football.
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Culture · 6 min read
France’s Dragon Ball Park Dream Hits a Wall : The Japanese Denial Shaking a €6 Billion Project
A Dragon Ball park near Paris was promoted as a flagship attraction, but Japanese rights holders say no license exists. The denial now tests the credibility of a €6 billion Franco-Saudi project.
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Business · 7 min read
Global Oil Under Pressure: Saudi Pipeline Attack Raises Concerns Worldwide
Saudi Arabia has precautionarily shut down its strategic East-West pipeline following several attacks. As the Strait of Hormuz is already heavily disrupted, this infrastructure linking eastern fields to the port of Yanbu becomes a pressure point that markets can no longer ignore.
Business · 5 min read
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense agreement in Mecca. The pact pledges to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.
Business · 6 min read
Mecca Defense Agreement: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Seal a Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed an agreement in Mecca considering any attack against one as an attack against all three. With oil, nuclear power, and the second-largest NATO army, this new security triangle sends a global signal.
Business · 7 min read
The Nuclear Agreement That Shakes the World: Washington Opens a Historic Door to Riyadh
Washington and Riyadh have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. However, the text still needs to pass the scrutiny of the U.S. Congress, and Donald Trump has linked it to normalization with Israel.
Business · 7 min read
Iran-Ormuz: The Suspended American Attack That Causes a Global Oil Drop
Donald Trump claims to have suspended a major attack against Iran under diplomatic pressure from Gulf leaders. Oil prices drop, but no final agreement is signed, and Tehran is already contesting the conditions discussed regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Business · 6 min read
The World Holds Its Breath: U.S. Strikes on Iran Rekindle the Risk of a Oil Shock
After a brief lull, Washington announces a 'heavy wave' of strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. The Strait of Hormuz, Saudi oil facilities, and maritime routes place the global economy on the brink of a new shock.
Sport · 6 min read
A Blade, a Feat: Khalifa Al-Omairi Makes History for Saudi Sports
Khalifa Al-Omairi has given Saudi Arabia its first medal at the World Fencing Championships. His bronze, secured after a resounding victory over Olympic champion Koki Kano, opens a new chapter for the kingdom's sport.
Sport · 6 min read
Two Knockdowns, One K.O., and a Promise: Anthony Joshua Signs the Comeback Boxing Has Been Waiting For
Knocked down twice in Jeddah, Anthony Joshua turned the tables on Kristian Prenga in the second round. An emotional comeback that brings the clash against Tyson Fury closer.