Austin takes firmer stance on Gaza war with Israel’s defense chiefs After prompting by Washington, Israel's defense minister suggested a less destructive war campaign in Gaza is coming, but declined to lay out a timetable or to specify which objectives could lead to a new approach. Israel
Breaking | Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 10:22 pm US announces new naval task force as Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping The United States is rallying its allies in a bid to deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, but it wasn't immediately clear what action they'd take to deter the ongoing flurry of attacks. Legacy: Gulf
Jordanian military kills drug smugglers on Syrian border Cross-border drug smuggling was a major topic of discussion during Syria’s readmission into the Arab League. Jordan
US looks to China as Yemen’s Houthis ramp up Red Sea attacks Maritime attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rattled energy markets and thrown Yemen's peace process in doubt. Legacy: Gulf
China's Nio electric vehicle maker gets $2.2 billion from UAE investment firm Nio is seeking money from the Middle East due to its financial struggles. Legacy: Gulf
BP, Equinor change oil shipment plans after Red Sea Houthi attacks The Iran-backed rebels have said the attacks are in retaliation for the war in Gaza. Yemen
