Yemen

The Houthis claimed a new missile attack on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed it.

Israel is commemorating the victims of the October 7, 2023 attack after bringing all the hostages back. The war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis have not ended.

The Houthis warned airlines of the danger of flying over Saudi Arabia due to attacks on Yemen. The statement does not apply to Mecca and Medina.

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have captured positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Fighting with the Houthis continues.

The spot price of gold rose 0. 6% to $4,165.49 per ounce. Investors are assessing U.S. debt and the Fed’s rate outlook.

Brent and WTI prices declined due to increased exports and the G7 decision to release oil from reserves. Geopolitical risks remain.

Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi announced an operation to liberate territories from the Houthis. The rebels said they had carried out strikes against Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh is preparing a new offensive against the Houthis and is requesting military support from France, the United Kingdom and Germany. Saudi Arabia is also offering to protect Bab el-Mandeb.

The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.

Trump's advisers held a closed-door meeting on Iran and the Houthis in Yemen. The president is considering new strikes and demanding a deal from Tehran.

Riyadh may launch an offensive in Yemen in the coming weeks to retake Bab el-Mandeb. More than 100,000 troops are planned to be involved in the operation.

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Large-scale fighting has resumed in Ethiopia between the army and the TPLF. The escalation could draw in Eritrea and threaten key trade routes.

The coalition said it had intercepted two Houthi missiles and two drones directed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. Saudi Arabia has intensified coordination with its allies.

The Yemeni government announced a general mobilization and an amnesty for Houthi fighters. The rebels have tightened their control near the strategic strait.

The world observes the days of nuclear disarmament, languages, contraception, and environmental health. According to the church calendar, John the Theologian is commemorated.

France and the US are drafting a UN resolution on an international mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris is seeking a compromise with China and Russia.

Marco Rubio expressed concern about Ukraine's strikes on ships and oil supplies linked to the United States. He called for this issue to be resolved.

Nearly 130 leaders will discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the risks of artificial intelligence. Trump will return to the UN podium.

The Houthis claimed to have struck “sensitive” sites in Riyadh and Yanbu. A large plume of smoke rose near the airport of Saudi Arabia’s capital.

Because of the Houthi offensive, more than 112,000 Yemenis have become displaced, while nearly 3,000 have fled by sea to Djibouti. People are leaving their homes without their belongings.

Russia plans to legalize at least 27 Yemeni citizens and then recruit them for the war against Ukraine. Some of them were born in 2006–2007.

The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.

Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied attacking the holy city and named other targets.

The Houthis announced the capture of the Greater and Lesser Hanish Islands in the Red Sea. The offensive increases risks to Saudi exports and oil prices.

The Houthis seized Perim Island and tightened their control over Bab el-Mandeb. Saudi Arabia asked the United States for help but received only intelligence.

Trump said that the Houthis do not want a direct war with the United States and asked not to be attacked. Saudi Arabia called on Washington to intervene.

Riyadh asked the United States to intensify military pressure on the Houthis. Washington refused, offering intelligence and assistance in identifying targets.

Brent and WTI are trading above $100 per barrel and could end the week at this level for the first time since May. The reason is attacks on routes\r\nand energy facilities.

WTI surpassed $102, while Brent reached $107 per barrel amid attacks by the United States and Iran and the Houthis’ advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.