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Saudi Arabia allows first liquor sales in 72 years.
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The ridiculous amount Jordan Henderson was 'paid' per Saudi appearance
Even for Saudi Arabia, the figure is astounding.
Cliff-hanger! Saudi Arabia reveals crazy high-tech stadium for World Cup
Saudi Arabia revealed designs today for a high-tech stadium atop a 200-metre high cliff.
US drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikes
Financial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.
'Prepare to pay a heavy price': Houthi rebels vow retaliation after American and British strikes
The bombardment was launched after a recent campaign of drone and missile attacks.
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
'Top of the heavyweight picture': How the world reacted to Parker win
Joseph Parker’s stunning victory has drawn rave reviews from pundits and former pros.
'Biggest win of career': Parker produces major heavyweight upset
Parker has produced one of the greatest performances of his career.
'Takes a piece of your soul': What we'll learn from Parker v Wilder
Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder will meet in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
Official: Rahm signs mega-deal with LIV Golf
The Spaniard's signature is the Saudi-backed league's biggest coup yet.
Team NZ start strong, end slow in Jeddah
Team New Zealand made a strong start on the Red Sea, before struggling late.
World No 3 linked to $966m deal with Saudi golf league
It would be the biggest signing - and payday - for the LIV tour yet.
Saudi Arabia-backed mixed martial arts league challenges UFC with Bellator deal
Financial Times: Acquisition as kingdom seeks to bolster its global presence in sports.
'Opportunities were drying out': Junior Fa rescued from limbo with Saudi Arabia fight
Last week Junior Fa's career was in limbo. Now, he's set to fight one of the world's best.
Revealed: Parker's massive payday for career-defining bout
Only two men have survived Deontay Wilder's right hand.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
'He’s in my way': Joseph Parker's blockbuster fight confirmed
Kiwi heavyweight will fight former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder.
Joseph Parker tipped for huge clash
Kiwi Joseph Parker is reportedly poised to fight former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder.
Editorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashing
OPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute
The tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.
Israel Hamas war: US top diplomat calls for protecting civilians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal.
'Keen to explore': How another NZ Fifa World Cup could look
Who New Zealand may need to compete with, or work alongside, for the bid.
Oil price surge making Z Energy nervous
Demand has dropped "quite substantially" as Brent crude nears US$100 a barrel.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says oil cuts not about ‘jacking up prices’
Financial Times: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears US$95.
Editorial: Petrol prices on the rise again, should we cry or cheer?
EDITORIAL: Global forces look set to trump local efforts by the Commerce Commission.
Saudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissent
Man sentenced to death over social media posts on X and YouTube.
How Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for power
Financial Times: Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia.
Jarden Brief: Chip wars and oil price intrigue
Machinations in motion to manipulate oil price.
How the PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund could collapse
New York Times: There is no guarantee the pact will overcome every threat.
The largest pilgrimage in history welcomes 2.5 million travellers and 200 NZers
The five-day Hajj is awe-inspiring for the faithful, and overwhelming too.
Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and the deal that paid off for both sides
New York Times: Contract offers glimpse at details of multimillion-dollar relationship.
Secrecy, cigars and a Venetian wedding: How the PGA Tour made a deal with Saudi Arabia
New York Times: After weeks of clandestine negotiations, the agreement stunned the world.
Saudi Arabia relishes a triumph that transcends sports
New York Times: Deal to merge LIV Golf with PGA Tour a big win for the oil-rich kingdom.