BBC World
Riyadh Airport Hit Again, Because Apparently 'Ceasefire' Was Just a Suggestion
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport evacuated after yet another blast, because the Houthis apparently didn't get the memo about that 2022 ceasefire.
2026-10-10
BBC World
2026-08-06
The Guardian
Iran Says Hormuz Deal With Oman 'Close', Which Definitely Means It's Basically Done, Right?
Iran and Oman are 'close' to a Hormuz deal, but Iran also says Trump's claims are premature, while everyone else in the region keeps blowing things up. Diplomacy at its finest.
2026-07-30
The Guardian Europe
Saudi Arabia Plans Big Push in Yemen, Because Apparently the Last Decade Was Just a Warm-Up
Saudi Arabia prepares another round of 'let's see if this works' in Yemen, complete with naval coalitions and land offensives, while the Houthis play blockade games.
2026-07-20
BBC World
Houthis Announce 'Maritime Embargo' on Saudi Arabia, Because Eye-for-an-Eye Diplomacy Never Gets Old
Houthis announce a 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi ships - because nothing says 'retaliation' like threatening global oil shipments.
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