Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia Masters snooker tournament has been cancelled after two editions, World Snooker Tour announced, removing a £2.3 million prize fund from the calendar.

Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to leave Liverpool in March, with Al Nassr keen to sign him, while Manchester City have confirmed Bernardo Silva's departure at the end of the season, making him a target for Saudi clubs.

Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial absence from two games for Al Nassr in early February, amid reported frustrations over the club's transfer business, has ignited a crisis that threatens to destabilize the Saudi Pro League title race. The situation escalated with rival Karim Benzema's transfer and a league warning against individual influence.

Cristiano Ronaldo is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, while his partner Georgina Rodriguez continues public appearances. The situation has led to postponed matches and security concerns in Riyadh.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted radar systems in Saudi Arabia, according to an official statement from the group. The exact timing and location of the targeting remain unclear.

A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 1, 2026. The Department of Defense identifies the soldier as Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, a 26-year-old from Kentucky.