AL HAYAT - News from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the world – 24 hours a day, seven days a week in seven languages

Riyadh -

IN THE NEWS

California to defy Trump's tariffs to allay global trade fears

California to defy Trump's tariffs to allay global trade fears

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday that he will seek agreements with the rest of the world to avoid the expected retaliations against US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Read more
Bayern's Musiala subbed off with injury days out from Inter clash

Bayern's Musiala subbed off with injury days out from Inter clash

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was replaced as he clutched his hamstring against Augsburg in the German Bundesliga on Friday, days out from the Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan.

Read more
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among dead

Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among dead

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said.

Read more
NBA fines Grizzlies' Morant for imaginary gun gesture

NBA fines Grizzlies' Morant for imaginary gun gesture

The NBA took aim at Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's imaginary gun gesture on Friday, fining him $75,000 after he used it to celebrate a basket for the second time in a week.

Read more
Trump tariffs offer opportunity for China

Trump tariffs offer opportunity for China

In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers. One beneficiary could be the country he sees as the primary adversary -- China.

Read more
UK comedian Russell Brand charged with rape

UK comedian Russell Brand charged with rape

British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied rape and sexual assault allegations on Friday after being charged with five offences by London's Metropolitan Police.

Read more
Marsh, Markram help Lucknow edge Mumbai in IPL

Marsh, Markram help Lucknow edge Mumbai in IPL

Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram hit half-centuries to set up a tense 12-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants against IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians on Friday.

Read more
Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer

Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer

US President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States, allowing 75 more days to find a solution.

Read more
Israel attorney general accuses PM of 'conflict of interest' in security chief dismissal

Israel attorney general accuses PM of 'conflict of interest' in security chief dismissal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under fire again on Friday over his decision to dismiss internal security chief Ronen Bar, with the attorney general accusing him of a "conflict of interest".

Read more
Emery glad to see Rashford make landmark appearance

Emery glad to see Rashford make landmark appearance

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was "happy" for Marcus Rashford as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance.

Read more