US loses second F/A-18 jet in week of Houthi campaign The incident marks an inauspicious end to the latest chapter in the US military's confrontation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Iran vows ‘unrestrained’ force with new missile ahead of next round of US nuclear talks Iran's state media said the solid-fuel, precision-guided ballistic missile, Qasem Basir, carried "a clear message" to Israel, which has "prior experience" with being hit by Iranian projectiles. Iran
Sudan cuts ties with UAE, dubs it 'aggressor state': What to know The move by Sudan comes as the RSF allegedly conducts their third day of drone attacks on Port Sudan, marking a sharp escalation in the country’s conflict. Sudan
Trump says US will stop bombing campaign against Houthis in Yemen “They don’t want to fight anymore,” the US president said, announcing a pause in strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Yemen
Syria’s Sharaa heads to France on first EU trip as Macron eyes influence The visit follows Syria’s new government striking a deal with a major French company for the operation of the Latakia port, as well as bouts of sectarian violence in the country. Syria
Analysis Will Trump's push for Gulf investment align with regional economic realities? During his May 13-16 trip, Trump aims to unveil trillions of dollars in Gulf investment and trade commitments in the United States. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
