Riyadh’s skies remain unsettled after deadly Houthi strikes Saudi authorities confirmed Friday that Thursday’s first attack struck airport facilities and the second hit a Saudia aircraft. Saudi Arabia
Saudi envoy says allied Yemeni forces capture Bab el Mandeb strait from Houthis: What to know A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new attacks on the Riyadh airport. Yemen
Flights continue in Saudi Arabia despite Houthi attacks, airspace threats Overnight attacks on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport damaged facilities and wounded three people. Saudi Arabia
Mideast oil exports surpass prewar levels despite pipeline, ship attacks Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources, that Saudi Arabia’s key East-West Pipeline was flowing as normal, despite an earlier report that it had closed again following a new attack. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Houthis warn shipping firms to avoid Saudi ports or face attack: What to know The Houthi militia reportedly emailed multiple shipping companies on Tuesday, warning them of the consequences of visiting Saudi ports. Yemen
Suez Canal traffic soars as Hormuz disruptions reroute energy trade The canal generated $419 million in revenue in April, up 27% year over year. Egypt
Somaliland's first ambassador to Israel announces embassy in Jerusalem: What to know Israel was the first country to recognize the breakaway region on the Horn of Africa last year. Israel
Rubio hosts Ethiopia’s FM amid push to boost security ties: What to know In response to heightening regional volatility, Ethiopia is prioritizing a strategic partnership with the Washington to secure its geopolitical standing. Sudan
Egypt's economy can weather more Red Sea attacks, says finance minister Egypt lost some $13 billion worth of Suez Canal fees over two years due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, according to estimates from Egyptian officials. Egypt
Israel claims responsibility for killing Houthi military chief in strike: What to know Following the announcement of Ghamari’s death, the Houthis appointed Maj. Gen. Yusuf Hassan al-Madani as his successor. Yemen
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone posts record $237M revenues Suez Canal transit revenues declined 54% between July 2024 and March 2025, caused by reduced shipping traffic in the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on commercial vessels. Egypt
Middle East internet slows after Red Sea cables cut: What to know Yemen's internationally recognized government accused the Houthi rebels of planning to attack underwater cables in the Red Sea in February 2024. Kuwait
Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation: What to know The US military has sought to avoid actions that could threaten its fragile truce with the Iran-armed rebels. United States
Yemeni pro-government faction seizes new Houthi weapons shipment The Houthis have continued to resupply with advanced missile and drone components from Iran despite their bilateral truce with the US Navy, military officials said. Yemen
Analysis What new CENTCOM commander means for Middle East power balance Navy admiral known for diplomatic acumen has taken charge of all American forces in the Middle East amid uncertainty about Washington’s ability to avoid further entanglements following the Iran-Israel war. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Is Red Sea truce over? What Houthi attacks mean for US, regional stability The renewed Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea may give Iran time to recover from the June war with Israel, according to some observers. By Adam Lucente , Rosaleen Carroll
