Israel’s defense chief to visit Pentagon following Syria, Iran strikes: What to know Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to meet in Washington with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other senior American officials to discuss the latest developments in Iran and Syria. Israel
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
In first attack after truce, Houthis claim to have sunk ship in Red Sea: What to know A Greek-owned ship on the Red Sea was targeted by the Houthis on Sunday, just months after the Yemeni group reached a ceasefire agreement with the US. Yemen
Analysis With latest video, Yemen's AQAP seeks relevance, taps into regional outrage The first video address by Yemeni al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki follows a decline in clashes between the group and the Iran-backed Houthis in what one expert dubbed a "collaborative arrangement." By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Why Trump agreed to ceasefire with Houthis that ignores Israel, root causes By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Bloody week in Yemen on border of government and Houthi territory Tens of fighters on both sides have died this week during fighting in the Shabwa governorate. Yemen
EU condemns Houthi execution of 9 Yemenis by firing squad The European Union joined the United States and United Nations in condemning the trial and execution of nine Yemenis accused of involvement in the killing of a senior Houthi official. Yemen
The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy creeps forward in Moscow and Paris Also: Taliban’s success inspires Syrian jihadis; Russia’s delicate diplomacy in Syria and Turkey; Nile dam parley peters out; IDF snared in political rift; Egypt’s Avenue of the Sphinxes; and more … in only about 1,500 words. Iran
Drone attack on Saudi airport injures 8 The second attack on the Abha airport in 24 hours injured several people, state-run media outlets reported. Yemen
Yemen's new school year kicks off as 6 million children at risk The new school year started in Yemen's government-held areas on Aug. 15 and in areas held by Houthi rebels Aug. 14, as the UN is saying children's education has become one of the greatest casualties of conflict in the war-torn country. Yemen
Yemen's Houthis hope Afghan turmoil will speed up agreement to end war Yemen's Houthi rebels are drawing comparisons between the Taliban takeover of Kabul, which caused President Ashraf Ghani to flee Afghanistan, to their own takeover of Sanaa and Aden in 2014 and 2015. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Iran sending more weapons to Yemen's Houthis amid cease-fire effort: Pentagon Pentagon allegation comes as Iranian and Saudi officials are reportedly preparing to meet in Baghdad later this month United States
US announces $165 million for Yemen as humanitarian needs mount US special envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking urged international donors to step up their contributions to the Arab world's poorest country. Yemen
Houthis revive Shiite festivals to strengthen grip on north Since the Houthi seizure of Sanaa in 2014, the group has brought new sectarian pressure to Yemen's north, forcing both Shiites and Sunnis to observe Shiite customs. Legacy: Gulf
UN names Swedish diplomat Hans Grundberg as Yemen envoy Grundberg will replace Martin Griffiths, a veteran British diplomat who served as the UN's Special Envoy for Yemen since 2018. Yemen
Yemen's Houthis blow up homes after losing control in Al-Bayda, Marib Houthi rebels used to brag of blowing up homes of top government officials between 2010-2014, and once the group took control of Sanaa in 2014, they continued sporadically attacking opponents' homes. But the latest attacks have captured media attention as they coincide with military defeats. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khalid describes 'great' meeting with Blinken Saudi Arabia’s deputy defense minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, is the most senior Saudi official to visit Washington under the Biden administration. Saudi Arabia
