1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (927+ words) The takeover solidifies the group’s position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult. Houthi forces have taken control of the island of Mayun – also known as Perim – tightening their grip on the eastern coast of the…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (977+ words) Iranian officials have praised the Houthis’ victories in Yemen but have not spoken about any planned closure of Bab al-Mandeb. Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities and state media have praised the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, which some see…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (126+ words) Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive. Houthis celebrate seizing control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (791+ words) Students pledge to continue learning as demolitions in Masafer Yatta attack homes, schools, and their right to education. On Tuesday morning, 12-year-old Sundus al-Hamamdeh left her home in the Masafer Yatta village of Khirbet al-Fakhit, and went to school. It…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (145+ words) Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker. Political scientist Stephen Walt says President Donald Trump promised to make the US stronger, but many of his policies are…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (79+ words) In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf. This episode was produced by Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome and Sonia Bhagat. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1112+ words) Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began. Simona Mohamsson, Sweden’s minister for education and integration, wore a Star of David necklace during a televised political debate this week, seeking to…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (44+ words) Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US ‘begging’ for negotiations. Trump denies holding or scheduling talks with Tehran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Washington is ‘begging’ to negotiate after failing to…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (40+ words) US president says Iran should ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday. US president says Iran should ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (512+ words) Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy says the US will not ‘restrict Israel’s right to defend itself’ as strikes on Gaza continue. United States envoy Jared Kushner has stressed that the administration of President Donald Trump will not allow reconstruction in…...