Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the shadowy leader of Houthis?
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are led by an enigmatic leader whom many say they have never laid eyes on in person. Abdul Malik al-Houthi, 44, took over as leader of the … Read More
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Futuristic ‘upside-down skyscraper’ proposed in Saudi Arabia
Who said living inside a mountain couldn’t be luxurious? Developers in Saudi Arabia announced plans Wednesday for an “ultra-luxury upside-down skyscraper” wedged into the mountainside on the Gulf of Aqaba … Read More
Tanker in Gulf of Oman boarded by men in military uniforms in apparent seizure in Mideast waters
An oil tanker once at the center of a crisis between Iran and the United States was boarded in the Gulf of Oman by “unauthorized” people in military uniforms early … Read More
Iran reverses enrichment slowdown, inches closer to weapons-grade uranium: report
Iran has ratcheted up its production of near weapons grade uranium following an ominous threat of retaliation from Tehran amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. A UN nuclear … Read More
Netanyahu: Israel paying “heavy price” for war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his side have paid a “heavy price” for the war in Gaza; following one of its deadliest weekends of fighting so far. ADVERTISEMENT Remarking … Read More
Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dead at age 86
Kuwait’s ruling emir, the 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died, state television reported Saturday. Kuwait TV broke into programming with Quranic verses just before making the announcement. … Read More
Tanker with apparent ties to Israel seized off Yemen
A tanker full of phosphoric acid — and with apparent ties to Israel — was seized near the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to authorities. No group appears to … Read More
Bernie Sanders’ ‘old and tired’ ideas for Middle East peace
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) wrote an essay in the New York Times this week titled “Justice for the Palestinians and Security for Israel.” His ideas are as old and tired … Read More
Brussels, my love? EU lacking leverage in the Middle East despite being top donor
In this edition of Brussels, my love? we discuss EU diplomacy in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and talk about Spanish politics after the passage of a controversial amnesty law. ADVERTISEMENT The … Read More
Biden admits ‘we don’t know’ when Hamas will free US hostages
President Biden told reporters Friday that he was unsure when Hamas will release American hostages as part of a deal with Israel — after the terrorist group did not turn … Read More
