Red Sea
Jazz trio Zafio to debut at Red Sea Jazz Festival ahead of second album
Pianist Shai Maestro served as the music producer and artistic director for the album. The Raft will be distributed through the record label owned by bassist Avishai Cohen and his manager.
Yemen gov’t tightens import controls as Houthis reportedly demand $51 billion from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia issues alerts of potential danger in Yanbu as Houthis continue attacks on region
Besieged by the Houthis, Yemen’s Taiz is teetering on the edge of humanitarian catastrophe
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.
Yemen displacement surges past 200,000 following fresh Houthi offensive, UN migration body warns
"People are running for their lives and finding nowhere safe to go," said IOM Director General Amy Pope, who called for more funding amid rising needs for food and shelter.
Number of displaced reaches 200,000 in Yemen as Hezbollah receives $200 million in cash from Iran
Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war • Defense officials concerned Iran may strike Israel amid US pressure • IDF to launch West Bank ops. to arrest October 7 sympathizers
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
The new alliance has taken shape over recent months, with September’s Houthi offensive and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia presenting its first major test.
Somaliland seeks deeper security ties with Israel, sees Turkey as growing threat
A senior Somaliland adviser said Hargeisa wants Israel to bolster its defenses against Turkey, pointing to Turkish fighter jets, drones and growing military cooperation with Somalia.
Will Yemen's massive new anti-Houthi offensive succeed in bid to reclaim lost territory? - analysis
The Yemen government is trying to rally its numerous disconnected frontlines to fight the Houthis. The problem is that the government forces are not well united.
Saudi-led coalition, Yemeni government forces launch massive three-pronged assault on Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition said that it is providing air cover for Yemeni armed forces on the ground, with 100 fighter jets reported to have taken part in the operation.
Yemeni government forces attack Houthi positions near Bab al-Mandeb
The pro-government's Giants Brigades said its first contingents had arrived in the Bab al-Mandeb area.
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
US could join Saudi-Yemen war against Houthis if upcoming large-scale offensive goes south - report
Saudi Arabia asked the US whether it would provide aerial support during the operation, but it was refused twice over the past few weeks.
