Recent government gains in Al-Jawf have raised hopes that a successful campaign, coupled with leveraging social capital, could threaten Houthi strongholds
A northern region that was captured by the Houthis in 2020 has been the scene of fierce fighting in recent weeks, with some gains by government forces. Why is it important?
Cairo's relative stability in a turbulent neighbourhood has yielded economic benefits, but its recent commitment to help Saudi Arabia has drawn the ire of Yemeni rebels
Some Gulf economies will contract by as much as 16% this year, but those with diversified revenue streams and sovereign wealth funds have a bit of a cushion
Gulf states haven't stopped investing in their neighbours, but resilience now weighs alongside returns and influence. Syria and Lebanon show what that means in practice
Staying friends with the Turks, Chinese, Russians, Americans, Europeans, Iranians and Saudis simultaneously is a big ask for Islamabad's diplomats, but somehow they are managing it
Despite the war's unpopularity, Trump seems determined to press on until he can claim a decisive victory, whether by diplomacy, force, or a combination of the two
French novelist Philippe Jaenada's novel 'The Unknown Woman of Quai de Javel' wins big, while the Prix Renaudot goes to François-Henri Désérable for his novel about an unlikely wine expert