Archives for September, 2026

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Agence France-Presse

Trump, Xi end summit with tea, tour of US archives - and little sign of progress

Reuters

What France’s military deployment means for Saudi Arabia’s fight against Houthis

New pledges of limited British and French military deployments fall short of what Riyadh would likely need to defend its skies should the Houthis escalate further.

Saudi Arabia

Exclusive

How Syrian Air is braving regional turbulence to rise from the ashes

In an interview with Al-Monitor, CEO Anwar Akkad lays out his ambitious plans to expand the carrier’s fleet, destinations and role in reconnecting Syria to the world.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements

Reuters

Analysis

Qatar confronts new economic reality with Wall Street deals, Hormuz hopes

As the Iran war approaches its seventh month, Doha presses for new deals in confronting challenges to the economic foundations underpinning the Gulf state's wealth.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Explainer

Saudi Arabia’s return to Hormuz puts oil transfer network to the test

For months, Saudi Arabia had been eschewing the Strait of Hormuz, but the kingdom has now resorted to ship-to-ship transfers through the vital waterway.

Saudi Arabia

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are forcing Mecca pact signatories to quickly operationalize their agreement, but are unlikely to draw Turkey into direct action against the Iran-backed group.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says

Reuters

Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer

Reuters

‘Free for all or for no one’: Iran warns neighbors over flight bans

Several countries in the region have suspended Iranian flights under US sanctions after Washington warned global companies they would no longer have access to the dollar system if they do business with Iranian airlines.

Iran

Interview

Trump's Africa adviser denies Libya plan would entrench rival families

The reported unification plan for Libya has been met with pushback in a country torn apart by rival factions and foreign interference.

South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

Agence France-Presse

Explainer-What has turned the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan from partners to foes?

Reuters

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says

Reuters