Middle East
Saudi Arabia Plans Hybrid Format for Major Investment Summit After Riyadh Attacks
Saudi Arabia plans to make its flagship Future Investment Initiative a hybrid event, allowing executives and other participants to attend remotely following deadly...
Iran Reviews US Response on Hormuz Reopening Proposal
Iran is reviewing a US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and will send its reply through intermediaries once...
Saudi Led Coalition Launches Large Scale Operation Against Houthis in Yemen
The Saudi led coalition says it has launched a large scale military operation targeting Houthi fighters and military infrastructure in Yemen. The coalition...
Trump Welcomes Russia’s Role in Efforts to Resolve Iran Conflict, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin says US President Donald Trump has welcomed Russia’s involvement in diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement over Iran. The statement follows...
Oil Prices Surge Above $105 as Middle East Tensions and US Hurricane Threaten Supply
Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing about 5% to $105.30 a barrel as renewed concerns over supply disruptions in...
Turkey Weighs Defensive Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen's Iran aligned Houthi militants under a joint defence agreement...
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Shipping Attacks Deepen Supply Concerns
Oil prices climbed on Thursday as renewed attacks on shipping in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of further disruptions...
Yemen Fighting Intensifies as Government Forces Retake Key Areas Near Bab el-Mandeb
Fighting has intensified in Yemen as forces loyal to the internationally recognised government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, reported fresh territorial gains near...
