Middle East crisis

Middle East crisis

A missile is launched from a warship during the U.S.-led coalition operation against military targets in Yemen, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, from an undisclosed location, in this handout picture released on January 12, 2024. US Central Command via X/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Red Sea trade disruption hits energy sector after strikes on Houthis

In the latest apparent attack, a US-owned bulk carrier was reportedly struck by a missile near Yemen's port of Aden, causing a fire in a hold but no injuries on board.

RAF Typhoon aircraft is pictured at RAF Akrotiri following its return after striking military targets in Yemen during the US-led coalition operation, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, in Cyprus, in this handout picture released on January 12, 2024. Sgt Lee Goddard/UK MOD/Handout via REUTERS

US carries out new strike in Yemen, Houthis vow response

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EU ministers consider next steps in response to Israel-Hamas war

Jordanians gather during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Amman, Jordan, October 27, 2023. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni

Jordan fears the crossfire if Gaza war pulls Iran into wider conflict

FILE PHOTO: Houthi fighters gather during a military manoeuvre near Sanaa, Yemen, October 30, 2023. Houthi Media Center/Handout via REUTERS/File photo

Yemen's Houthis enter Mideast fray, hardening spillover fears

Digital City, Riyadh, where the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF) is located. Photographer: Fayez Nureldine/AFP

War leaves Saudi prince's dream of a new Mideast in tatters

Israeli soldiers inspect a destroyed home in the Kfar Aza settlement of southern Israel on Oct. 15.Photographer: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/Bloomberg

Ripple effect seen on markets globally from Middle East conflict

Why the Middle East is gravitating towards China

Why the Middle East is gravitating towards China

Key historical events in the middle east

Key historical events in the middle east

Superpowers' interests in the region

Superpowers' interests in the region

Which way will the Middle East lean?

Which way will the Middle East lean?

The Israeli army's retaliatory shelling of south Lebanon triggered multiple brush fires. Photo: AFP

Israel's airstrike on Lebanon: A reactionary fallout or launch pad for an all-out war?

US President Joe Biden departs for his first trip as president to the Middle East where he will visit Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, July 12, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Biden lands in Israel at start of high-stakes Middle East visit