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Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
The ongoing conflict and the destruction of infrastructure is expected to severely impact the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Yemen in Focus: Women's group demands participation in government
This week we focus on a women's movement that calls for the right to political participation.
US hits Chechen leader, Yemenis, Haitians with sanctions
The sanctions target six Russian companies and five individuals that are part of the Chechen strongman's network, as well as five security ...
Yemen government calls for Houthi 'terror' designation
Yemen's Houthi rebels should be placed on International Terror lists, the country's presidency has said.
5 south Yemen separatists killed by suspected AQAP gunmen
Five south Yemen separatists were killed by Al Qaeda militants in Abyan province on Monday.
What is driving Saudi Arabia's apparent rapprochement with Turkey?
Analysis: Biden's policies towards Riyadh, together with how the UAE responds, will play a major role in determining whether ...
Houthis allege deadly attack on Saudi base in Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday claimed that at least eight Saudi soldiers and officers were killed in an attack on a military camp ...
Yemen in Focus: Could US terror designation leverage Houthis?
This week we focus on the impact of a potential US move to designate the Houthis as "terrorists".
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthis near Sanaa
The Saudi-led international coalition has carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels near the Yemeni capital Sana'a
Rights groups highlight UK’s role in fuelling Yemen’s conflict
A new report by two NGOs has called on the UK to halt the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, saying it is fuelling the Yemen ...
Saudi pilot killed in Yemen was trained in UK
The UK has played a key role in arming and training the Saudi air force.
'Terrorist motive' in Saudi embassy shooting: Dutch prosecutors
A man suspected of firing a gun at the Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague last week acted with "terrorist intent", Dutch prosecutors ...
Six Middle East realities Biden can't afford to ignore
Comment: For there to be any real progress in our region, Biden must grasp how we reached this situation, and how we get out of it, ...
'Makes no difference': Saudi minister slams German arms ban
Saudi's foreign affairs minister said the Kingdom does not need German military equipment, as the European country prepares to once again ...
Brother of Yemen president listed for next prisoner swap
Nasser Mansour Hadi, who has been held by the Houthis since the war erupted in 2015, will be among the names listed in the upcoming prisoner swap, the rebels said.
Saudi king points to Iran as top threat
He accused Iran of supporting terrorism and fuelling sectarianism in the region.
Yemen in Focus: UAE-backed STC 'violating rights in Socotra'
This week we focus on rights violations in Socotra, a US admission to civilian casualties and Yemen's at-risk heritage.
Yemen's ancient 'Manhattan of the Desert' risks collapse
Shibam is controlled by the internationally-recognised government, but while it has largely been spared direct conflict, it has not escaped the ...
How US blackmail pushed Sudan to normalise Israel ties
Analysis: The normalisation deal between Sudan and Israel was the result of political and financial extortion by the Trump administration.
Yemen in Focus: New Houthi ambassador signals Iran's intentions
This week we focus on Iran's new ambassador to the Houthis in the rebel-held capital.
US foreign policy in the 2020 elections
Comment: Differences in Middle East foreign policy between Trump and Biden show two very different visions of America’s place ...
Biden could reset US ties with Saudi Arabia: report
Saudi Arabia could be set for a new relationship with the US, if Joe Biden win's next month's election.
Yemen in Focus: Joyous prisoner release after years-long misery
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
Yemen’s warring sides began peace consultations in Switzerland for prisoner swaps.
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