23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis

A sudden military escalation in Yemen has shattered a fragile, informal four-year truce, threatening to expand an ongoing geopolitical conflict into the Red Sea and sever one of th…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement May Shift Regional Dynamics

The United States is on the verge of finalizing a pivotal agreement with Saudi Arabia to facilitate the development of a civilian nuclear program within the kingdom. The deal, proj…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Suez Canal's Role in Asian Oil Stability Amid Red Sea Tensions

The recent blockade of Saudi ports by Yemen's Houthis, leading to the reversal of two tankers in the Red Sea, underscores growing vulnerabilities in global oil supply routes. The t…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis have announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed group's military spokesman said it would begin immediately and was in …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Houthi-Imposed Maritime Blockade Raises Global Trade Concerns

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, a significant escalation in the protracted conflict between the two parties. This development comes sh…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bites

Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bitesThey are united by a shared goal: securing a stable livelihood for their family and bringing a relatively n…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation Intensifies: US-Iran Conflict Enters Tenth Night

The United States has launched its tenth consecutive night of operations against Iran, targeting military sites in Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Isfahan. This sustained ca…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

Khalil al-Hayya’s election as the new head of Hamas is far more than the filling of a position left vacant by war. Decided by a single vote after nearly two years of collective lea…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience

The Houthi declaration that they intend to block Saudi shipping and vessels bound for Saudi ports in the Red Sea is not another act of revolutionary theatre. It is Iran’s latest at…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

Amid the disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel war on Iran, Saudi Arabia was attempting to facilitate oil flow through alternative routes through…

22 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

ASEAN Alarmed by Iran Conflict Impact on Energy Channels

Southeast Asian nations have expressed substantial concern over the heightened risks to global energy trade due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. As the c…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Strategic Chokepoints in the Gulf Under Siege Amid Escalations

The reverberations of the US-Israel war against Iran are being acutely felt in critical maritime corridors. In a significant escalation, the Bab al-Mandeb strait closure, announced…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Escalates Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Solutions Stall

The United States military initiated its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets, underscoring a sustained escalation in the region. President Trump emphasized the con…

16 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Yemen is edging closer to renewed confrontation

In the space of just a few days, Yemen appeared to be slipping out of its fragile de-escalation and back into the heart of regional tensions. The incident involving the Iranian air…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Houthis and Saudi Arabia Renew Hostilities with Cross-Border Strikes

The escalation between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia marked a new phase on Monday as the Houthis launched missiles at Abha airport in south-western Saudi Arabia. This reta…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack

The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the Monday attack, but Yemen’s internationally recognised government has claimed responsibility, saying that it was a measure to prevent an Iran…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Yemeni Forces Strike Sanaa Airport to Block Iranian Aircraft

The Yemeni government, recognized internationally, has announced a targeted strike on Sanaa airport, aiming to intercept an incoming Iranian aircraft. This move comes amid heighten…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

OPEC+ Announces Incremental Oil Output Increase

OPEC+ has declared an increment in monthly oil production starting August. The coalition, comprising key producers such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq, plans to augment output b…

02 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gulf States Shift Security Strategy Amid US-Iran Tensions

UPDATE — Jul 2, 18:15 UTC: The new article discusses how Gulf countries are expanding their security alliances, including Saudi Arabia's defense pact with

09 Jun 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Why is the UAE Withdrawing from OPEC?

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ending nearly six decades of membership. Thi…