December 2018
Houthis Begin Redeployment of Forces from Hodeidah Port
The Houthis have begun redeploying their forces from the strategic port of Hodeidah as part of a UN-mediated ceasefire agreement with the Yemeni government. This…
Bahrain Announces Continuation of Its Embassy Activities in Syria
Bahrain has announced the continuation of its embassy activities in Syria, following the UAE's decision to reopen its embassy in Damascus. This move reflects a…
Khashoggi Murder: Saudi Arabia Establishes New Institutions to Improve Intelligence and Security Operations
Saudi Arabia has established new institutions to enhance its intelligence and security operations following the global backlash over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. King…
Stockholm and the Future of Yemen
The recent talks in Stockholm between Yemen's warring factions marked a small step towards peace, but significant challenges remain, particularly regarding the ceasefire in Hodeidah.…
Taliban: A New Meeting with American Officials Will Take Place
The Taliban confirmed a new meeting with U.S. officials in the UAE, which will also include representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. This…
U.S. Senate Paves the Way for Resolution to End Military Support for Saudi Coalition
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance a resolution to end military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, while the House of Representatives passed…
Agreement Among Yemeni Groups on the Exchange of Over 15,000 Prisoners
The Yemeni government and Houthi representatives have agreed to exchange over 15,000 prisoners as a confidence-building measure for upcoming peace talks. The discussions, taking place…
Sweden Talks; Parties Involved in Yemen 'Have Not Yet Reached Agreement on Key Issues'
UN-led negotiations in Sweden regarding the Yemen conflict have not yet yielded agreements on key issues like the Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport. The Houthis…
Netanyahu: Oman Opens Its Airspace to Israeli Flights
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Oman has agreed to allow Israeli airline El Al to use its airspace for flights, marking a significant diplomatic…
SIPRI: The U.S. Remains the Largest Arms Seller; Russia Climbs to Second Place
The SIPRI report reveals that the U.S. remains the largest arms seller globally, while Russia has overtaken the UK to become second. This growth in…
Arrest of 10 Individuals in Connection with Chabahar Suicide Attack
Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with a suicide attack in Chabahar that killed two and injured over 40. The attack has been linked…
Parties Involved in Yemen War Sit Down for Peace Negotiations
Peace negotiations for the Yemen war commenced in Sweden, with parties agreeing on initial steps to build trust through prisoner exchanges. UN envoy Martin Griffiths…
OPEC Agreement to 'Reduce' Oil Production
OPEC ministers have agreed to reduce oil production, pending input from Russia. The discussions come as oil prices have significantly dropped, and U.S. President Trump…
Zangeneh: Iran Will Not Exit OPEC and Must Be Exempt from Production Cuts
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh affirmed that Iran will not exit OPEC and must be exempt from production cuts, especially under current sanctions. This comes…
UN: Yemen Peace Talks to Begin Thursday in Sweden
Yemen peace talks are set to begin in Sweden with delegations from both the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels present. This follows previous failed negotiations…
Trump Calls for No Oil Production Cuts from OPEC
Donald Trump has urged OPEC members not to cut oil production ahead of their meeting, emphasizing that the world does not want rising oil prices.…