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Iran-backed Houthis close in on Red Sea gateway in new threat to shipping
Yemeni government sources said the Yemeni rebel group has seized control of Mokha, a port city that had long hosted government-aligned forces. The latest fighting could disrupt global supply chains and risks reigniting a full-scale conflict
Fueled by regional rivalries, Algeria severs diplomatic ties with UAE
Algiers accused Abu Dhabi of increasingly “provocative and hostile actions” after years of friction over Morocco, Western Sahara and competing regional interests.
Defiant Iran seeks to bruise Trump ahead of midterms
Iran is intensifying confrontational actions against the United States in the hope of further raising the cost of the conflict for President Donald Trump less than two months ahead of the US midterm elections, analysts say. Over half a year after the war erupted on February 28
Houthis seize Red Sea city, tighten grip near strategic Bab al-Mandeb: What to know
Taking control of the towns bordering the Bab al-Mandeb Strait deals a significant blow to Saudi Arabia, which has relied heavily on the key waterway to keep its exports afloat.
Saudi Arabia’s oil production slumps to lowest in 36 years as war bites
The kingdom reported to OPEC that crude output fell by 1.9 million to 6.238 million barrels per day in August.
In their words: Israeli forces describe AI-backed Gaza killing in new film
A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers provides damning new testimony about AI-enabled mass killings in Gaza from the men and women who took part, the directors told AFP on Thursday ahead of its premiere in Venice. Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor said they
Iran used oil-for-goods deals with China to bypass sanctions, sources say
Iran has long relied on China as its main oil customer. An investigation reveals how Tehran has turned oil revenues into Chinese goods, including millions of dollars' worth of air-defense equipment, while evading international scrutiny
Yemen's Houthis seize key city on Red Sea: military source
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, a Yemeni military source told AFP, as the Iran-backed group reported fresh strikes by Saudi forces. The Houthis, who control large parts of northwest Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive
Yemen's Houthis seize key city on Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, with witnesses telling AFP of fighters marching on the area chanting "death to America, death to Israel". The Houthis, who control large parts of northwest Yemen, launched a large-scale
Will Israel's right exploit sanctions in run-up to vote?
British-led sanctions over settlement expansion in the West Bank may have the unintended effect of emboldening the Israeli right ahead of elections, analysts and a diplomati
Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with Russia, Iran leaders
India will host leaders including the presidents of Russia and Iran for a BRICS summit on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges, to dominate talks among the 11-member group. Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud
Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with China, Russia, Iran leaders
India will host leaders including the presidents of China, Russia and Iran for a BRICS summit on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges, set to dominate talks among the 11-member group. Russia's Vladimir Putin and his Iranian
Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany
The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said. Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Saudi-Houthi escalation threatens to draw Iran and the U.S. back into war
Iran could expand its attacks if its foothold in Yemen comes under threat. Saudi Arabia must weigh a response against the risk of drawing in Iran, the U.S. and other allies and turning Yemen into a new regional flashpoint
Report: U.S. aircraft damaged after Iranian strike on Jordan air base
No U.S. deaths have been reported in the strikes on Jordan, according to CBS News
August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer. In response to the assessment by the Copernicus Climate Change
August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Nino emerges
Europe's climate monitor said Thursday
Israeli-made film about Gaza civilian deaths to debut in Venice
A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers that promises to shed light on Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. "NAZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor promises fresh revelations about the bombing of
Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone
By Mike Stone and David Jeans WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Iran's capture of aU.S. military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and drone maker Anduril.
Trump says Putin wants to make a deal in Ukraine
By Steve Holland and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had a "great" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the week and that the Russian leader wanted to make a deal to end the war in
Trump says emergency slide is being checked on Qatar-gifted Air Force One
Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters the inflatable slide on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One was being checked and it would take about 15 minutes. Trump added that he was sure that it was safe to fly on the jet and shortly afterwards boarded
Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide deploys
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide deployed and was removed. The evacuation slide appeared to have accidentally activated shortly before
Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys
By Steve Holland and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide was accidentally deployed and was removed. Military personnel
Trump boards Qatar-gifted Air Force One after saying slide being checked
Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday boarded the Qatar-gifted Air Force One en route to Texas after saying that an emergency slide that had deployed on one side of the aircraft was being checked. The slide appeared to have deployed shortly before Trump
Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Russian state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport showed off drone-like missiles for its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth jet fighter in Egypt on Wednesday as the warplane made its African air show debut. The jet roared over the arid
Exclusive-Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back
ANKARA, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni Houthi allies after they stepped up attacks on the kingdom, in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian sources said. The Houthis
Trump: Iran war will end 'immediately' after the U.S. midterm election
The president added that he will be speaking with Israel about the sanctions imposed on West Bank settlements, following Tuesday's announcement that 12 countries were weighing trade bans on Israeli settlements
How Saudi Arabia seeks to contain Yemen's Houthis without provoking Iran
Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council
The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not had access to key nuclear facilities