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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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The Grand Mosque complex in Mecca (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP via Getty Images)

Hajj begins in sweltering heat against backdrop of war fears

PIF chairman Yasir Al Rumayyan, left, and LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil pictured at LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami last year

It's official - Saudis pull plug on LIV funding at end of 2026 season

Brendan Rodgers has lost his first match as Al-Qadsiah manager after 17 games unbeaten.

Former Celtic men combine to inflict first Saudi defeat on Rodgers

Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

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Iranian President defies US demands for 'unconditional surrender'

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran on Monday

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Jon Rahm will be delighted to be playing for world ranking points on the LIV Golf League this season

LIV Golf events granted world ranking points for 2026 season

Al-Qadsiah manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline during the 2-1 win over Al-Nassr at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

What happened when Rodgers took on Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Mark Allen is the defending champion at this year's Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.

Riyadh Season Snooker Championship: Prize money, draw, golden ball

Readers' letters: Israel and Saudi Arabia fell for trap set by Hamas

Their bands have also featured at Expo 2020 Dubai and the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Homeownership rates in Saudi Arabia aim to reach 70 per cent by 2030

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Jon Rahm walks with his caddie Adam Hayes during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

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Honorary Starters Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson fist bump after hitting their tee shots at Augusta National Golf Club

Golfing greats cast doubt on compromise between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Scotland's Lawrence Shankland scores to make it 2-0 during an International Friendly match between Scotland and Finland at Hampden Park in June 2024. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland star emerges as target for duo as Gers 'interest' mooted

The UK Government said it would unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future

Scotland faces ‘dole baby dole’ under North Sea oil plan, Tories say

There’s going to be a lot of looking the other way

Trump won, brace yourselves for four years of looking the other way Alexander Brown

The IGF was held under the theme of “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”

Ad Feature 19th Internet Governance Forum calls for an inclusive digital future

Tyson Fury (R) and Oleksandr Usyk face off ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO Undisputed World Heavyweight Title fight. Cr: Getty Images.

How to watch Usyk vs Fury 2 on TV and live stream

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster sits on the board of the European Leagues which is likely to oppose a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SPFL set to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup in winter

Donald Trump tees off in a LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey in 2022 watched by Bryson DeChambeau.

Why Donald Trump's return as US President could end golf's civil war

The ScotWind leases will scaled up Scotland’s offshore wind capacity

Exclusive SNP 'squandering' £16bn from green energy amid manufacturing fears

The key Ukraine declaration made at Swiss summit as Putin not invited

James Bisgrove is leaving Rangers for a role in the Middle East.

Rangers implement emergency executive structure as Bisgrove makes shock exit

Super Scot Willy Hutchinson is set for a Saudi Arabian global showdown

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Boeing plane’s engine catches fire after take-off.

Watch: Boeing plane’s engine catches fire after take-off

Rory McIlroy speaks during a practice round prior to the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy says Jimmy Dunne resignation is 'concerning' for golf talks

PGA Tour policy board members Patrick Cantlay and Tiger Woods chat during the 2019 Presidents Cup in Australia. Picture: William West//AFP via Getty Images.

Why fractured golf needs to get act together amid warnings from sponsors

Muirfield is staging the Scottish Men's Open for only the third time after editions in 1967 and 1977. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Lure of Muirfield sees Scottish Men's Open attract record entry

Rory McIlroy, pictured during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic earlier in the year, will not be returning to the PGA Tour policy board. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy's return to PGA Tour policy board blocked by 'subset of people'

Rangers skipper James Tavernier with teammate Jack Butland, Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley and Hearts skipper Lawrence Shankland after being nominayed for PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year

Tavernier “in talks” about testimonial as he addresses Gerrard speculation

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry play in the pro-am prior to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. Picture: Chris Graythen/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy says he can be 'helpful in process' in bid to unite golf

Motorists drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai.

Are Scottish flights impacted by Dubai severe flooding?

Scotland is ideally placed for floating wind turbine schemes (Picture: Miguel Riopa/AFP via Getty Images)

Floating offshore wind deal could be an important moment

Oliver Bearman has a seat fitting in the Ferrari garage prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Who is Ollie Bearman? The Essex boy with an Italian twang set to make F1 debut

People take part in the 'Aurat March' or women's march, an annual socio-political demonstration held to observe International Women's Day, in Karachi, Pakistan.

How is International Women’s Day marked around the world?

People assess the damage caused by Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip as battles continue between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. Picture: Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images

How serious is the spread of conflict in the Middle East beyond the war in Gaza?

Snooker - and a golden ball - will be coming to Saudi Arabia later this year.

What Saudi Arabia golden ball means for snooker - and the iconic 147 break

Adam Scott talks to the media prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Adam Scott says new generation of Americans are 'very open' to global schedule

Rory McIlroy chats with DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley on the driving range prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Keith Pelley says even top US players now support bid to create 'global game'
Outgoing DP World Tour chief executive opens up on his hopes for golf as talks to shape new landscape continue

Houthi rebels have seen military facilities in Yemen bombed by UK and Us forces after the countries promised 'retaliation' for attack in the Red Sea. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Who are the Houthi rebels behind attacks on ships in Red Sea?

Jay Monahan, commissioner of the PGA Tour, sent an email update to players on the talks.

'Meaningful progress': Deadline extended for talks in agreement on golf’s future

Analysis Why Vladimir Putin must have felt like we did after lockdown on his Gulf trip

DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley pictured playing in the pro-am prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Pelley says 'definitive agreement' is still best-case scenario for DP World Tour

Children with an European flag wave to cars driving past in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Doubt over survival of ‘liberal West’, report says

Iran fails to persuade other Mid-East states to scrap talks with Israel Struan Stevenson

Scotland's Kylie Henry lines up a putt during the opening round of the Aramco Team Series event at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET

Scots slip out of top ten in Abu Dhabi as Henry goes low in Saudi Arabia

Traders are keeping a close eye on the impact from the conflict on share and commodity prices.

Israel-Hamas war: Why markets fear repeat of 70s oil price shock

The firm has locked down work with new and existing clients in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Pakistan (file image). Picture: contributed.

Aberdeen-headquartered KCA Deutag locks down drilling contract work worth £311m

Former prime minister Gordon Brown who has said that states which banked 'staggering' profits from the high price of oil last year should pay a global windfall levy to help poorer nations in the fight against climate change. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Gordon Brown: States that reaped 'staggering' oil profits should pay global wind...

The Matterhorn is regarded as a Swiss national symbol - despite being half-Italian (image: Getty Images)

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Jack Hendry made the move to Al-Ittifaq during the summer from Club Brugge.

Jack Hendry explains move to Saudi Arabia and lifts lid on life in Middle East

Scotland manager Steve Clarke (left) chats to Jack Hendry during a World Cup qualifier against Austria at Hampden in 2021. Hendry could reach 25 caps in this international window (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

No free bus pass for Clarke but Saudi trip beckons - 'I spoke to Jack'

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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