Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces’ infighting threatens truce
Separatist militias reportedly took control of Ataq after days of fighting against other pro-government forces
YemenYemeni truce faces short- and long-term issues
The UN-brokered truce was extended for a second time until October 2
YemenSaudi Arabia to record first budget surplus since 2013
Official data show the highest quarterly budget surplus in almost a decade
Saudi ArabiaIsland transfer will promote Saudi-Israeli ties
A US-brokered agreement will transfer two Red Sea islands from Egypt to Saudi Arabia with the acquiescence of Israel
Saudi ArabiaA permanent ceasefire in Yemen is a distant prospect
The UN yesterday announced a second two-month ceasefire extension
YemenGulf States’ rate hikes will slow non-oil growth
The Gulf states all raised their benchmark interest rates yesterday following the hike in the US rate
Gulf statesFrench foreign policy will focus on Europe and MENA
Macron aims to advance EU strategic autonomy, deepen engagement with Middle Eastern partners and reset ties with Africa
FranceYemen’s humanitarian crisis will worsen
Presently 17 million Yemenis are acutely food insecure but international assistance only reaches 7 million
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