Houthi attacks rocking Red Sea trade routes likely won’t end anytime soon. Here’s what could happen next
Drone and missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militants have upended shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, a narrow…
Can Hamas actually be eliminated? This is what military and security analysts think
Israel’s war against Hamas — which has turned the blockaded and then besieged Gaza Strip into a post-apocalyptic wasteland —…
U.S. issues strongest criticism of Israel yet as civilian deaths in Gaza surge
The Biden administration issued its strongest criticism yet of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza for its civilian death toll, as…
Biden’s support of Israel leaves him as isolated as Russia on the world stage, analyst says
The Biden administration’s steadfast support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza has cost him tremendous political capital…
Saudi Arabia offers 30-year tax relief plan to lure regional corporate HQs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia announced a 30-year tax exemption package for foreign companies establishing their regional headquarters…
Consumers starting to buckle for first time in a decade, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns
The draw of bargains may be fading. As three of the nation’s biggest retailers kick off a key sales week,…
UEFA postpones soccer matches in Israel due to ongoing conflict
CNN — The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled in Israel over the next couple…
U.S. ambassador insists America remains the top foreign policy actor in the Middle East
Martina Strong, U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, believes the U.S. is unequivocally the most important foreign policy actor…
Bust of slain commander forces cancellation of soccer match between Iranian and Saudi teams
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
