ANALYSIS
‘No war, no peace’: Can Iran break the deadlock with the US?
Sustainable stalemate or slow-motion strangulation? The current ‘equilibrium’ is inherently unstable, experts say.
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Saudi air defences intercept Houthi barrage near Mecca
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as fierce ground battles and a devastating siege strangle Yemen’s Taiz.
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From: NewsFeed
Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast
An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
Published On 24 Oct 2026
Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies
French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure.
From: NewsFeed
Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
ANALYSIS
How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties
Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
![Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 31, 2024 [Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2024-10-31T122203Z_1459215095_RC2OVAAUZCW8_RTRMADP_3_SAUDI-INVESTMENT-FII-1792451232.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security during Tehran visit
GCC states have pressed Moscow to help halt Iranian attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
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Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz
Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
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