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After the Indianapolis finale, Bryson DeChambeau posted 'It was a good run' on Instagram, fueling speculation about his future as his LIV Golf contract nears its end. The league faces funding questions after the Public Investment Fund’s planned exit, though CEO Scott O’Neil says a lead investor has been secured. DeChambeau has not confirmed whether he will leave LIV.
Yemen's Houthi group said it targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea, with the vessel's operator Bahri confirming a maritime incident and all crew safe. The attack, which Saudi officials have not commented on, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and follows a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi and commercial targets.
Graham Arnold has extended his contract as Iraq coach for six months, seeing him through the Gulf Cup and Asian Cup, despite being offered a four-year deal.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning against all travel to 36 countries due to conflicts and other risks. Travellers who ignore the advice risk invalidating their insurance and facing limited consular assistance. The advice covers both whole countries and specific regions, with some destinations now under 'all but essential travel' advisories.
The UK Foreign Office has issued travel warnings against all travel to 36 countries and all-but-essential travel advice for others, citing risks such as armed conflict, civil unrest, and natural disasters. Travellers are warned that going against the advice invalidates insurance and complicates consular help.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority has blacklisted 45 tankers for violating transit rules, warning of fines, detention, and cargo confiscation, and threatening action against vessels involved in ship-to-ship transfers with the listed ships. The move escalates tensions with the U.S., which has threatened new sanctions, amid a conflict that has sharply reduced traffic through the key waterway.
Nottingham Forest have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado before the September 1 transfer deadline. The 22-year-old is seeking regular first-team football after falling down the pecking order at Barcelona, with Forest reportedly competing against several Premier League and European clubs.
India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia met with GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in Riyadh to review free trade agreement negotiations. Both sides discussed strengthening ties and preparations for a ministerial meeting, with talks having resumed in February after a pause in June due to the West Asia crisis.
LIV Golf's 2026 season concluded in Indianapolis, with Michael La Sasso winning his first title and Jon Rahm's Legion XIII taking the team championship. However, the league faces an uncertain future after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew funding, leading to canceled events and questions about LIV 2.0.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged introspection after a World Bank study found Kerala returnees from Saudi Arabia hold more conservative views on gender-based violence, while co-author Irudaya Rajan argues the discourse overemphasizes Gulf influence.
Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari, who praised his service and the strengthening of bilateral relations. The ambassador expressed gratitude and said he would hold Pakistan in high regard.
Spanish forward Esther González has signed with Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Qadsiah through 2027, less than a month after mutually terminating her contract with Gotham FC. The move has surprised many, given Gotham's messaging that she was stepping away to attend to personal matters in Spain.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the US continues its economic war. The threat comes amid heightened tensions over US plans for tougher sanctions, with Iranian officials responding defiantly.
Somalia's government, with support from the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition and Saudi Arabia, has launched a programme to train journalists and social media producers in countering extremist propaganda and disinformation. The initiative, known as Peace Journalists, was unveiled in Mogadishu and includes a specialised training course for 40 participants. Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi attended the launch, stressing the need for media to play a role beyond military operations.
Pakistan is positioning itself as a key Middle East diplomatic player, with Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran and a trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The moves signal Islamabad’s ambition to mediate US-Iran tensions and expand its strategic partnerships.
Aston Villa's turbulent summer took another turn as they lost 4-0 to Brighton, with key players departing and Ollie Watkins left out amid Saudi transfer speculation. The club faces a rebuild under financial constraints, while criticism mounts over transfer decisions and squad management.
Greg Norman, LIV Golf's founder, says he'd rather see the league end than continue in a diminished form after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing. The league faces an uncertain future with player departures, unpaid bills, and a potential rescue deal that hinges on star player commitments.
Al-Hilal are confident of securing Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa after the striker expressed his desire to move to Saudi Arabia, with up to four bids rejected and a deal now close. Meanwhile, the club faces decisive hours over Karim Benzema's future, with a financial settlement reportedly likely, and Villa are targeting Nicolas Jackson as a replacement.
In Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as Manchester City manager, Marc Guehi was deployed in an unfamiliar holding midfield role and responded with an 84th-minute equaliser, before Josko Gvardiol's injury-time winner sealed a 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth. The tactical gamble paid off despite City having lost the Community Shield to Arsenal the previous week.