Austin takes firmer stance on Gaza war with Israel’s defense chiefs After prompting by Washington, Israel's defense minister suggested a less destructive war campaign in Gaza is coming, but declined to lay out a timetable or to specify which objectives could lead to a new approach. Israel
Breaking | Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 10:22 pm US announces new naval task force as Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping The United States is rallying its allies in a bid to deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, but it wasn't immediately clear what action they'd take to deter the ongoing flurry of attacks. Gulf
Jordanian military kills drug smugglers on Syrian border Cross-border drug smuggling was a major topic of discussion during Syria’s readmission into the Arab League. Jordan
US looks to China as Yemen’s Houthis ramp up Red Sea attacks Maritime attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rattled energy markets and thrown Yemen's peace process in doubt. Gulf
China's Nio electric vehicle maker gets $2.2 billion from UAE investment firm Nio is seeking money from the Middle East due to its financial struggles. Gulf
BP, Equinor change oil shipment plans after Red Sea Houthi attacks The Iran-backed rebels have said the attacks are in retaliation for the war in Gaza. Yemen
