How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat
Yemen’s 2011 turmoil helped the Houthis gain ground and forge ties with Iran and Hezbollah Houthi fighters stand in front…
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Five years of Taliban rule defined by failures, broken promises, security risks: report
Says over 20 militant groups and nearly 13,000 foreign fighters are active in Afghanistan The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has…
US Senate blocks AI ‘kill switch’ bill amid debate over superintelligence risks
Republican John Kennedy sought unanimous consent to advance his AI Emergency Button Act, citing safety reasons The US Senate on…
US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
State Dept said PLO, PA failed to meet commitments, citing actions to ‘internationalise Israeli-Palestinian Conflict’ A general view of a…
Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week in New York: Axios
Meeting expected to focus on postwar strategy as US president’s administration works on day-after plan US President Donald Trump speaks…
Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi imam arrested for criticising Saudi government and US
Video is from 2018 and is unrelated to claims of an imam being arrested over criticism Several users, the majority…
Taliban seeks US ties, urges Washington to address legacy of Afghanistan war
Afghan spokesman says end of foreign military presence remains Taliban’s ‘greatest achievement’ The Taliban wants formal diplomatic relations with the…
BRICS pushes for AI cooperation, digital sovereignty
Bloc seeks greater role for Global South in AI governance, promotes open-source models and shared infrastructure Officials, including Russian President…
Yemen's Houthis claim downing Saudi F-15 with 'surface-to-air missile'
Houthi spokesman says they also confronted Saudi F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets over Marib, forcing them to withdraw An image of…
Iran says US warships suffered ‘serious damage’ in strikes
Tehran claims attacks forced US forces farther from Iran as Pentagon watchdog reports strategic munitions shortfalls Iran appointed Brigadier General…