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Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift
7 January 2026 at 16:43

Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift

7 January 2026 at 16:43

By: Ismaeel Naar

Around 600 foreigners have been stranded on Socotra as clashes on mainland Yemen halted flights, turning the nature sanctuary and tourist spot into a geopolitical trap.

Tourists outside a hotel on the island of Socotra, Yemen, on Monday.

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Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
20 February 2025 at 10:03

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

20 February 2025 at 10:03

By: Vivian Yee and Ismaeel Naar

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio being welcomed on Monday by the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, in Riyadh.