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Satellite imagery shows damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pipeline after a drone attack by an Iran-backed Iraqi militia, September 2026

‘Worst-Case Scenario’: Trump Refuses Saudi Arabia’s Plea for Military Help as Iran-Backed Forces Batter the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia faces its worst-case scenario as Iran-backed forces pummel the kingdom's oil infrastructure from three directions and Trump refuses MBS's urgent plea for military action. Analysts warn the kingdom is running

September 14, 2026

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Smoke rising over Khamis Mushait following Houthi ballistic missile and drone strike on King Khalid Air Base, Saudi Arabia

Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Saudi Air Base as War Spreads Beyond Hormuz

Houthi forces struck King Khalid Air Base with ballistic missiles on Sunday, hours after Oman cancelled the Salalah Gulf talks. With Saudi Arabia's pipeline offline and the Strait of Hormuz under interdiction, Riyadh faces simultaneous pressure on every major oil

September 14, 2026

by Arab Desk

Red Sea map showing Houthi control of Hanish islands and Bab el-Mandeb Strait with oil tanker routes

Houthis Seize Two More Red Sea Islands as Oil Hits $107 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea on Monday,

Satellite imagery showing fire damage at Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline pumping station after drone strikes in September 2026

Iran’s IRGC Shoots Down US Drone Over Hormuz as Saudi Pipeline, Bab al-Mandab Shut Simultaneously

Iran's IRGC claimed Monday it destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, compounding

Reuters: India discusses barter deal with Egypt in credit talks

A source said the deal would likely be announced later this month, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Egypt, which is facing a hard currency shortage. “The deal will

June 16, 2023

International Monetary Fund chief hails European Central Bank interest rate hike

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the International Monetary Fund welcomed the European Central Bank’s quarter-percentage-point rate hike on Thursday, and its chief Christine Lagarde’s pledge that the ECB “does not plan to

June 16, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·Economy·News

Turkish lira heading for longest weekly losing streak in 24 years

The value of the Turkish currency fell another 1% this week, after dropping 11% last week. The Turkish currency has suffered losses since early March, registering the longest streak of losses since

June 16, 2023

Economy·News

Is the yen a victim of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policies?

The Japanese central bank violated the mainstream approach, at a time when global central banks are raising interest rates to counter inflation, which has led to the depreciation of the yen against

June 16, 2023

Economy·News

A subsidiary of “Google” reveals a new Chinese spy crisis

“This is the largest known cyber espionage campaign by a China-linked malicious actor since the large-scale hack of Microsoft Exchange in early 2021,” said Charles Carmackal, CTO of Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm

June 16, 2023

News

Africa launches peace initiative between Russia and Ukraine

The effective movement of the African initiative coincided with Putin’s statements about the possibility of establishing a “safe zone” inside Ukrainian territories. Is it close to reaching an agenda around which the

June 16, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The largest increase in history. “Triple” behind jump in immigration rates

A migration studies expert, in her interview with Sky News Arabia, anticipates the direction of the migration curve in the near future, and what she sees as necessary steps to reduce it.

June 16, 2023

Climate·News

America sends nuclear submarine to Korean Peninsula

The US Navy’s nuclear submarine, capable of launching Ohio-class cruise missiles, will dock at the southeastern port of Pusan for the first time in six years, according to a statement signed in

June 16, 2023

News

COP28.. Western double standards and the UAE’s ability to “bridge the gap”

In an opinion piece, Jaafar said the choice of the United Arab Emirates to host the Conference of the Parties (COP28) sparked controversy in the West, but in doing so he exposed

June 16, 2023

Climate·News

Russia inflicts heavy losses on Ukraine and rewards those who destroy Western mechanisms

In detail, the Russian Defense Ministry announced today, Friday, that Ukrainian forces continue to suffer heavy losses during their unsuccessful attempts to carry out offensive operations on the southern axes of Donetsk

June 16, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Arab Desk

‘Worst-Case Scenario’: Trump Refuses Saudi Arabia’s Plea for Military Help as Iran-Backed Forces Batter the Kingdom

Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Saudi Air Base as War Spreads Beyond Hormuz

Houthis Seize Two More Red Sea Islands as Oil Hits $107 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Iran’s IRGC Shoots Down US Drone Over Hormuz as Saudi Pipeline, Bab al-Mandab Shut Simultaneously

Reuters: India discusses barter deal with Egypt in credit talks

International Monetary Fund chief hails European Central Bank interest rate hike

Turkish lira heading for longest weekly losing streak in 24 years

Is the yen a victim of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policies?

A subsidiary of “Google” reveals a new Chinese spy crisis

Africa launches peace initiative between Russia and Ukraine

The largest increase in history. “Triple” behind jump in immigration rates

America sends nuclear submarine to Korean Peninsula

COP28.. Western double standards and the UAE’s ability to “bridge the gap”

Russia inflicts heavy losses on Ukraine and rewards those who destroy Western mechanisms

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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