Saudi ArabiaFirst Saudi-penned opera opens in RiyadhOnce unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.Middle EastBlinken in Middle East to discuss post-war GazaThe US secretary of state lands in Saudi Arabia, as fighting rages around Gaza's al-Shifa hospital.Middle EastPutin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election winRussia's president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.EuropeSaudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profitsSaudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year.BusinessJared Kushner defends business ties with Saudi ArabiaDonald Trump's son-in-law and ex-advisor also says he is not interested in a possible White House return.US & Canada'Violent' strikes reported in Gazan city of RafahThe Israeli military confirms it carried out attacks in the area, but gives no further details.Middle East'Violent' strikes reported in Gazan city of RafahThe Israeli military confirms it carried out attacks in the area, but gives no further details.Middle EastNetanyahu insists on Rafah offensive as warnings mountMore countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.Middle EastSouth Korea reach Asian Cup quarter-finalsSouth Korea reach the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after they triumph 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia.Football