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G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up.

Euronews · Sep 22

Saudi-Sudanese Maritime Border Talks Resurface Amid Shifting Wartime Alliances

The unresolved question of Sudan's maritime boundary with Saudi Arabia has returned to the regional agenda, more than half a century after the two countries first negotiated over the Red Sea seabed.

inkl · Sep 22

Middle East live: Trump says envoys Witkoff, Kushner met with mediators on potential Iran deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said ‌special envoys ‌Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had met ‌with mediators on a possible deal to end the US war against Iran. Trump earlier threatened to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if Tehran didn’t reach a peace deal with Washington in his UN General…

France 24 · Sep 22

Yemen war escalates: 1.12 lakh displaced, thousands flee to Djibouti

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 1.12 lakh people internally and thousands have fled to Djibouti. Thousands have reached Djibouti in less than a week, seeking refuge from intensified conflict. Djibouti prepares for a significant refugee influx, straining its healthcare and education systems. The Houthis have intensified attacks on…

The Times of India · Sep 18

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’

India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strikes which threaten regional peace and freedom of navigation. India is also monitoring an Indian national's detention in Saudi Arabia over an unpaid penalty. Diplomatic officials are actively engaging Saudi authorities…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Houthis, Saudis, Iran - and the future of Middle Eastern oil

In a lightning offensive last week, Yemen’s Houthis took over much of the country’s Red Sea coast, threatening shipping in the vital sea lane that had emerged as an alternative to Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led military coalition for a decade, although…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Houthis Claim a Saudi F-15 Kill and Riyadh Downs a Drone Near Mecca — Red Sea War's Threat to Global Energy

Houthis claim a Saudi F-15 kill and Riyadh downs a drone near Mecca. Over 100,000 displaced, Brent at $107 and US diesel above $6 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces…

The Times of India · Sep 17