Houthis claim strike on Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu: What to know The incident is the latest in a string of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and military assets. Yemen
Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies. Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia: What to know The strike follows a deadly Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea as the renewed conflict take its toll on shipping. Yemen
Oil spills off Oman, Iran's Qeshm Island reap environmental havoc amid war One oil leak off the coast of Oman is estimated to cover more than 772 square miles, devastating local habitats. Oman
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Russia reach deal on Russian bases By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis From Red Sea to Horn of Africa: How Yemen exposed the Saudi-UAE divide Saudi Arabia’s confrontation with the UAE in Yemen has laid bare a deeper struggle for influence over the Red Sea and surrounding regions. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Newsletter: Gulf Yemen separatists travel to Saudi for talks as tensions ease Saudi Arabia pairs recent military gains with dialogue efforts to ease southern Yemen tensions and reassert Gulf leadership. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Yemen’s STC announces self-determination process for south: What to know The announcement by the UAE-backed separatist group follows major escalations with Saudi Arabia and the internationally-recognized government. Yemen
Saudi Arabia launches Hadramout offensive as Gulf rivalry haunts Yemen The fighting in Hadramout between the Saudi-backed government and southern separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates is continuing, pointing to the growing rift between the two Gulf heavyweights. Yemen
Newsletter: China-Middle East China adjusts to Middle East turbulence in 2025, faces challenges in Iran, Yemen While evading new US sanctions on Iran, adjusting to changes in Syria and expanding military footprint with key Arab partners especially Egypt, China closes 2025 with gains in the Middle East but confronts new challenges with UAE-Saudi rupture in Yemen and Sudan. By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
Newsletter: Gulf Saudi-UAE divide shapes regional security, economy Saudi Arabia’s strike on Mukalla and ultimatum to the UAE highlight growing Gulf tensions, as diverging priorities in Yemen, security and energy reshape regional coordination. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
As UAE-Saudi rivalry heats up, Yemen’s STC accuses Riyadh of airstrikes Saudi Arabia has criticized the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council’s military offensive, which has sent shockwaves through the country and the Gulf. Yemen
Newsletter: Gulf STC advances in Yemen test Gulf coordination The Southern Transitional Council’s military gains and growing institutional backing in southern Yemen have intensified strains with the Saudi-backed government, raising new stakes for Gulf diplomacy as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Oman maneuver to contain escalation. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Yemeni ministries declare support for STC campaign as Gulf tensions flare Yemen's Saudi-backed government criticized the statements in support of the Southern Transitional Council, which is supported by the UAE, as Gulf states deliberate on how to move forward. Saudi Arabia
Maersk resumes Red Sea passage after two-year halt amid easing Houthi threat A ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October has prompted some shipping companies to consider resuming services, but security concerns persist. Yemen
Analysis Yemen’s oil heartland fuels new conflict as STC seeks new political power By targeting Yemen’s oil-rich regions, the Southern Transitional Council has positioned itself to alter power balances nationally and strengthen its bid for an independent state in the south. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Yemen's STC separatists advance in Hadramout as UAE-Saudi rift grows The fighting between the UAE-backed southern separatists and Saudi-aligned tribal forces, nominal allies against the Houthis, has raised concerns about the division of Yemen. Yemen
