Middle East
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Government
Sirens Sound in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif as Saudi Arabia Raises Alert
DID Press: Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif on Tuesday amid reports of possible attacks, as tensions with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces continue to escalate. Saudi Civil Defence later said the immediate threat had subsided. Reports…
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Economy
UK Weighs Military Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation
DID Press: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a request from Saudi Arabia for military and diplomatic support amid the escalating conflict in Yemen, according to Bloomberg. Riyadh has asked London for assistance in two areas: operational support for…
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Government
Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,786, Palestinian Health Ministry Says
DID Press: The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll from the Gaza war since October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,786, while the number of injured has reached 174,771. According to the ministry, Israel has not adhered to…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, Afghanistan Airlines Facilitate Transit Flights via Islamabad
DID Press: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Afghanistan’s Kam Air have signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate transit routes from Kabul to the Middle East via Islamabad International Airport. Under the agreement, the first phase of cooperation has been launched…
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Economy
Ansarullah and Shifting War Dynamics; Warning of $150 Oil
DID Press: Recent developments in Yemen and mounting pressure on energy transit routes have heightened concerns over the economic and geopolitical consequences of the continuing war with Iran. In the latest development, Yemen’s Ansarullah has attacked positions held by Aden…
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Economy
Yemen Claims Heavy Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Military Base in Sharurah
DID Press: Yemen’s armed forces have announced a missile and drone operation against a Saudi military base in the Sharurah area, saying weapons depots and command-and-control centers at the facility were targeted. The claim was also reported by international media…
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Government
BRICS Members Agree on Joint Statement Condemning Unilateral War
DID Press: BRICS member states agreed on Saturday on the text of a joint declaration for the group’s 18th summit, which is expected to condemn unilateral war by any country without directly naming a specific state, according to four sources…
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Government
China Offers to Help Promote Peace and Stability in Middle East
DID Press: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to work with other BRICS members to help promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region, as he attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi…
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Government
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Leave More Than 1,300 Palestinians Dead
DID Press: Palestinian health authorities say at least 1,359 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire that took effect last year, while 4,571 others have been injured. The figures, reported by Palestinian medical…
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Government
Ansarullah Claims Full Control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
DID Press: Yemen’s Ansarullah forces have advanced along the country’s western coastal areas, taking control of Mokha, Mayyun Island and the Dhubab area, and have announced that they have completed their control over the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. At the…
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