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Saudi tightens grip on Yemen, deepening rift with UAE
The developments in Yemen, which remains divided between a Saudi-led coalition and the Iran-backed Houthis, carry regional and global implications.
Sudan’s cultural relics destroyed after three years of war
The more than three-year war has killed 150,000 people and effectively wiped out centuries of valuable relics.
Saudi-UAE tensions escalate over Yemen rift
The two are close allies of the US, yet are increasingly competing in the spheres of technology, energy, and geopolitical influence.
Iran cuts off internet as protests intensify
A collapsing rial and high inflation have led to crippling cost-of-living increases.
Trump rallies oil firms for Venezuela investments
Venezuela has the world’s largest stated oil reserves, but increasing output is rife with challenges.
US mulls paying Greenlanders $100,000 each for takeover
Washington has stepped up its rhetoric about taking over the island, potentially by force.
Four Observations on the US Kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro
Difficult as it is for westerners to hear, we don’t need a stronger West, we need a weaker one. Harder still, Trump is teaching us that the very concept of ‘the West’ is an illusion.
Delcy Rodríguez Swears To Uphold Sovereignty of the Nation as Acting President of Venezuela
Rodríguez promised to respect the constitution and uphold national sovereignty following the US attack on Venezuela, which left more than 80 people dead and resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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