Hostages & Ceasefire Diplomacy

4+ hour, 59+ min ago   (474+ words) World Brief: Fresh Houthi Strikes Inject New Uncertainty Into Iran War Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at escalating Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, a Russian drone narrowly missing a diplomatic train, and a parliamentary election setback for…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago   (1618+ words) US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran wants to reach a deal with Washington and that the United States remains open to engagement, though he said he would decide whether talks go ahead. “The failing Nation of Iran wants…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (148+ words) On Defense and Aerospace Report, Patrick Cronin joins a discussion on the recent Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure; the decision by a dozen nations to sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank; the United States’ continuing…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (371+ words) The European Union has called for greater international efforts to end Sudan’s war, warning that the conflict is becoming increasingly regional and that diplomatic efforts must be translated into practical action. Annette Weber, the EU special representative for the Horn…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (45+ words) The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates following the deaths of two members of the UAE Ministry of Defence during a training mission....

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (568+ words) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewing regional security developments, the Egyptian presidency announced on Monday. The Cairo summit comes amid heightened…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago   (439+ words) Egyptian president, Saudi crown prince meet in Cairo for talks Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks in Cairo on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with discussions also expected to address regional…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (34+ words) Israeli officials warn Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait could trigger maritime anarchy unless an international coalition acts against the threat. 'Anarchy on its way': Calls in Israel for international coalition against Houthis...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (517+ words) The Iran War was locked in a stalemate for months until an Iran-aligned rebel group stormed through Yemen, opening up another front in the conflict and threatening an important chokepoint for global shipping. This latest development also shows the limits…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago   (80+ words) Iranian officials say a meeting with Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a blow to efforts to reopen the strait. Talks to between Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz postponed Iranian…...