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

Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade

Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade

John Stones said he had lived "all my dreams out" as he announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-laden years at the Etihad.

Read more
Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes

Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes

Ravi Coltrane has a tough task: honour his father John and fellow legend Miles Davis without imitating them, he tells AFP, beer in hand during an interview in Poland.

Read more
John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years

John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years

John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Read more
Croatia, Bosnia sign major gas pipeline deal

Croatia, Bosnia sign major gas pipeline deal

Croatia and Bosnia on Tuesday signed a deal to build a major gas pipeline backed by investors close to US President Donald Trump, aiming to cut Sarajevo's reliance on Russian gas.

Read more
Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke

Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke

Atletico Madrid captain Koke admitted his nerves are jangling ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal.

Read more
Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters

Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters

Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night finishes like the one Rafael Jodar experienced in the third round on Sunday.

Read more
ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal

ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal

The International Criminal Court on Tuesday ordered $8.5 million in compensation to be paid to victims of the Malian former jihadist leader Al Hassan, who was found guilty in 2024 of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Read more
EU parliament adopts new rules to protect cats, dogs

EU parliament adopts new rules to protect cats, dogs

EU lawmakers on Tuesday approved the first ever common European rules for cats and dogs including bans on abusive practices and illegal pet trading.

Read more
EU lawmakers back blockbuster long-term budget

EU lawmakers back blockbuster long-term budget

The European Parliament on Tuesday threw its weight behind a more ambitious and bigger long-term EU budget, demanding new taxes to ramp up future spending.

Read more
Crude extends gains on Iran talks, stocks diverge on central bank meetings

Crude extends gains on Iran talks, stocks diverge on central bank meetings

Oil prices jumped Tuesday on lack of progress towards re-opening the Strait of Hormuz while stocks diverged as attention turned back to the outlook for interest rates and company earnings.

Read more