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Woman breaks down at Malaysia airport over airline's Musang King durian ban

Woman breaks down at Malaysia airport over airline's Musang King durian ban

A woman broke down in tears at a Malaysian airport when three boxes of Musang King durians she had packed for her flight home to Saudi Arabia were refused under the airline's ban on the fruit.
Asia has most eliminated teams in 2026 World Cup group stage

Asia has most eliminated teams in 2026 World Cup group stage

Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting

Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
June 15, 2026 | 06:06 pm PT
World Cup trivia: Who are the most successful Asian players at the tournament?

World Cup trivia: Who are the most successful Asian players at the tournament?

As the 2026 World Cup is here, test your knowledge of Asian teams' performance in the tournament.
June 11, 2026 | 02:58 pm PT
Meet the oldest and tallest players at 2026 World Cup

Meet the oldest and tallest players at 2026 World Cup

Despite playing his sixth World Cup at 41 years old, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is not the oldest player at this year's tournament.
June 8, 2026 | 08:15 pm PT
Ronaldo in tears after ending long wait for Saudi title

Ronaldo in tears after ending long wait for Saudi title

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.
May 21, 2026 | 07:54 pm PT
Vietnam aims for esports tournament in Saudi Arabia with $45M prize pool

Vietnam aims for esports tournament in Saudi Arabia with $45M prize pool

Vietnam is set to participate in the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a global national team tournament featuring one of the largest prize pools in competitive gaming history.
May 20, 2026 | 03:08 pm PT
F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, it was announced on Saturday.
March 14, 2026 | 05:10 pm PT
Fans pray for Ronaldo's safety following explosions in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war

Fans pray for Ronaldo's safety following explosions in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war

Recent explosions in Riyadh have sparked concerns for the safety of Cristiano Ronaldo and other international football stars playing in the Saudi Pro League amid the conflict between Iran, Israel and the U.S.
March 2, 2026 | 03:15 pm PT
No prize money at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, VFF confirms

No prize money at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, VFF confirms

The AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia offers no prize money, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed, dismissing viral claims of multimillion-dollar rewards for the champions.
January 17, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Vietnam retains top spot in U23 Asian Cup following Saudi Arabia's narrow win over Kyrgyzstan

Vietnam retains top spot in U23 Asian Cup following Saudi Arabia's narrow win over Kyrgyzstan

The host nation of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday night, which kept Vietnam atop of Group A.
January 6, 2026 | 07:02 pm PT
Indonesia's World Cup dream shattered after defeat to Iraq

Indonesia's World Cup dream shattered after defeat to Iraq

Indonesia's World Cup dream came to an end on Saturday night as they were beaten 0-1 by Iraq in the fourth round of the qualifiers.
October 11, 2025 | 05:44 pm PT
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first football billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first football billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another remarkable milestone in his legendary career, becoming the first footballer to reach billionaire status.
October 8, 2025 | 12:43 am PT
Vietnam drawn against host Saudi Arabia in 2026 U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam drawn against host Saudi Arabia in 2026 U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam have been placed into the same group with Saudi Arabia at the 2026 U23 Asian Cup after the draw held at the Asian Football Confederation headquarters on Thursday.
October 2, 2025 | 01:50 am PT
Which Asian city is the best place to buy gold?

Which Asian city is the best place to buy gold?

This city, one of Asia's largest financial hubs, has been rated the best place to buy gold by consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist.
September 16, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
23 tourists injured after carousel snaps mid-ride at Saudi amusement park

23 tourists injured after carousel snaps mid-ride at Saudi amusement park

At least 23 people were injured when a fairground attraction in Saudi Arabia snapped mid-ride, sending its full carousel plunging to the ground, media reported on July 31.
August 1, 2025 | 12:36 am PT
'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia dies at 36 after 20 years in coma

'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia dies at 36 after 20 years in coma

Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud has died at 36 after spending 20 years in a coma following a car accident, Saudi Arabia's royal family announced last week.
July 22, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Kluivert's Indonesia to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying

Kluivert's Indonesia to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying

Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia were on Thursday handed a tough draw for the final round of Asian qualifying as they try to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938.
July 17, 2025 | 08:37 pm PT
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