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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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Yemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE Clash
7 January 2026 at 14:41

Yemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE Clash

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7 January 2026 at 14:41

By: Vivian Nereim

Southern Yemen has been engulfed in a proxy conflict that pits two U.S. allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, against each other.

Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader of the Southern Transitional Council, in 2023 at a Yemeni community event in Queens, N.Y.

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Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States
25 June 2025 at 13:46

Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States

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25 June 2025 at 13:46

By: Vivian Nereim

The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

Iran fired missiles at an American military base in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, in response to U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.

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Zelensky Is Set to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
10 March 2025 at 16:03

Zelensky Is Set to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks

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10 March 2025 at 16:03

By: Tim Balk

The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow and Kyiv.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was scheduled to meet on Monday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler.

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What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
20 February 2025 at 15:12

What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy

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20 February 2025 at 15:12

By: Ephrat Livni

The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.

Diplomatic meetings this week in Saudi Arabia represent a remarkable turnabout for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, shown in 2018.

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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

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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.

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A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East Is Forming. And It’s Big.
31 January 2024 at 22:38

A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East Is Forming. And It’s Big.

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31 January 2024 at 22:38

By: Thomas L. Friedman

America’s approach to Iran, a Palestinian state and Saudi Arabia are at the heart of a possible strategic realignment in the Middle East.