Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending
Mobilisation of fighters and attacks signal the collapse of Yemen’s fragile peace, with regional implications looming.
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Saudi, Qatari tankers hit as Strait of Hormuz risks worsen
Saudi and Qatari tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy supply concerns and shipping risks.
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Saudi-led coalition pledges ‘unprecedented’ force against Houthi threats
Threats escalate after Houthis block Saudi warplanes, allowing Iranian plane to land in Sanaa for first time in decade.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion
Houthis say they confronted Saudi planes allegedly trying to stop Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia’s early World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign
Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.
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‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
The helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura terminal, state media reported.
Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions
A US-backed initiative aiming to unify Libya’s divided institutions tests political loyalties in the country’s west.
Rubio issues Hormuz toll warning as he wraps up Gulf visit
Rubio’s Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup
Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday’s World Cup clash.
