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Yemen frontlines heat up as Saudi-backed forces challenge Houthis - analysis
As the Yemeni government forces push against the Houthis, attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising the stakes and forcing Riyadh to consider its next military moves.
Former Biden adviser Hochstein rejects Lapid's claim Israel blocked a US-Saudi nuclear agreement
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
Saudi Arabia considers backing Yemeni ground offensive to retake Houthi-held Red Sea coast
Saudi-led coalition strikes UAE-backed Southern Transition Council ships in southern Yemen
The strike occurred shortly after an evacuation warning was issued for all civilians in the Mukalla area, advising them to evacuate until further notice ahead of military operations.
Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis
The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen.
As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion
As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.
China, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen coordination, communication, enhance relations
A joint statement did not elaborate on which issues the countries will strengthen coordination, but mentioned China's support for Saudi Arabia and Iran developing and enhancing their relations.
UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis
The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.
Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.
American imprisoned for tweets against Saudi gov't returning to US after Trump intervention - CNN
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a US-Saudi dual national, was given a 16-year sentence for tweets criticizing the Saudi government in 2022.
Beyond F-35s, MBS seeks strategic reset in high-stakes US diplomatic mission - analysis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to Washington will prioritize defense, trade, and security, marking a new chapter in US-Saudi relations.
Trump unlikely to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, but could still change mind - report
The potential sale of the fighter jets to Saudi Arabia had raised concerns about Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative military edge in the region.
World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
Riyadh is set to launch Beast Land, a theme park modeled on his videos that put people through elaborate endurance challenges.
