G7 leaders call on Iran-backed 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.
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US and Iran trade threats as fears of return to all-out war mount
The IRGC warned it has prepared for a "long-term war" with unused strategic weapons, while Trump told Fox News he was weighing options "if and when do I blow the entire nation up."
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Yemen's Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels strikes
A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group's advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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US embassies issue security alerts over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The alerts advised Americans to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions" and said the conflict could "escalate rapidly."
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Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
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Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia as kingdom relies on stored supplies
The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts.
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