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Israel raids UN compound in Jerusalem; FBI making a list of American “extremists”; Mass rapes by RSF in Sudan
Drop Site Daily: December 8, 2025
UAE-backed group seizes power across South Yemen
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have supported different groups in Yemen for years, but the latest developments bring their rivalry there to a new level.
Trump admin shifts US Middle East strategy from crisis to commerce
The Middle East will become “a place of partnership, friendship, and investment,” the administration's new national security strategy says.
Qatar ‘worried’ gas demand can’t be met
Demand for liquefied natural gas will grow by at least 50% in the next decade, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said.
Sudan Retold in London explores the country's history through art
The show’s title is also the name of a newly released book about Sudan, updating an earlier edition published in 2019.
Mexican cartels ramp up use of drones
Experts say an arms race between the cartels has pushed some to send members to train as drone operators in Ukraine.
Abu Dhabi seeks to become a global financial center
A laundry list of big names in banking and investing are attending the city-wide Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
China expands its military might
The country’s armed forces have built or upgraded several high-altitude airfields in its western regions.