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- Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at ‘grave risk’ - AP NewsHouthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at ‘grave risk’ AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Garbage piles up in Yemen's Taiz after Houthi forces encircle the city - ReutersGarbage piles up in Yemen's Taiz after Houthi forces encircle the city ReutersReutersWORLD
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- The Yemen War, Saudi-Iran relations and Another Escalation in the GulfThe Yemen War, Saudi-Iran relations and Another Escalation in the Gulf hschaub Fri, 10/16/2026 - 19:18 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Middle East…International Crisis GroupWAR
- Isaias Dims the Gulf CoastHigh-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back.NASASCIENCE
- Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister saysYemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.BBC NewsWORLD
- Oil Gains as Middle East, Russia Hostilities Imperil FlowsOil gained Wednesday as hostilities intensified from Russia to the Middle East, threatening supply flows that only recently recovered to near pre-war levels.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
- Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments - AP NewsIran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit - ReutersYemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit ReutersReutersWORLD
- Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot - BBCMissiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot BBCBBC ConflictWAR
- Gold Holds Drop as Middle East Fighting Stokes Inflation FearsGold held a loss as the spreading conflict in the Middle East stoked fears that further energy supply disruptions could keep inflation elevated and increase the prospects for interest-rate hikes.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
- 109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says - Reuters109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says ReutersReutersWORLD
Middle East Archive · October 2026
- Lebanon welcomes Trump's move to lift 41-year US flight ban, and other Mideast developments - AP News
Associated Press
- Hurricane Isaias lashes the US Gulf Coast with wind and rain as it nears the Florida Panhandle - AP News
Associated Press
- Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says
BBC News
- Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane - AP News
Associated Press
- Oil prices stable as market weighs supply risks, rising Middle East exports - Reuters
Reuters
- Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait - Reuters
Reuters
- Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say - AP News
Associated Press
- Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news - AP News
Associated Press
Middle East Archive · September 2026
- Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
NPR
- Singapore's Temasek to expand Middle East presence, open Abu Dhabi, Riyadh offices
CNBC Finance
- As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
NPR
- Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
BBC News
- Business in the Gulf is making a slow recovery
The Economist Business
- US Navy destroyers tested in Middle East as demands mount
Defense News
Middle East Archive · August 2026
- Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up
CNBC Business
- Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy' - Reuters
Reuters
- In southern Lebanon, fighting Hezbollah in the hills becomes a strategic conundrum
Defense News
- Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria
ScienceDaily
- Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/21/2026 (Video)
Bloomberg Markets
- UAE Reports Iranian Missile Attack as Tensions Rise | Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/19/2026
Bloomberg Markets
- US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East - AP News
Associated Press
Middle East Archive · July 2026
- US-Iran War Has Made Every Middle East Country a Target, Says Jane Harman
Bloomberg Markets
- Gold steadies as markets assess Fed rate stance, Middle East situation - Reuters
Reuters
- Oil prices slip as tankers continue to ply Middle East conflict zones - Reuters
Reuters
- Oil prices jump following fighting in the Middle East, while US stocks drift - AP News
Associated Press
- Oil jumps nearly 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes - Reuters
Reuters
- UAE Presses Ahead With Persian Gulf LNG Exports Despite Tensions
Bloomberg Markets
- Iran launches 'attempted surprise attack' on American forces in Middle East, US military says - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Iran launches 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces in Middle East - BBC
BBC Conflict