The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Learn about the recent U.S.-led military strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and the potential implications for the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Attacks on Yemen by the UK and the US have fuelled tensions in a region riven by conflict and violence

Discover the latest developments in the Middle East as the U.S. and U.K. conduct airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, targeting Houthi strongholds in Y...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.11%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains on increased safe-haven demand after Reuters reported that a senior U.S. official said it expects some sort of retaliation from the Houthis for Thursday’s air attacks on Houthi...

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) on Friday closed up +0.66 (+0.92%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) closed up +0.60 (+0.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday climbed to 2-week highs and settled moderately higher. Crude prices rose on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after...

All of the unfinished U.S. conflicts in the Middle East are coming together into one big crisis for Biden.

The world is entering the "Voldemort of years", according to political risk consultancy Eurasia Group. In its annual report released this week, "Top Risks for 2024," it says the US presidential election will pose the greatest political risk to the world in 2024, no matter who wins. The Eurasia Group…

Despite diverting supplies from the Suez Canal, tensions in the Red Sea have so far had a muted impact on energy prices.

France has blamed Iran-backed Houthis for an escalation in the Middle East after US and British strikes targeted them in Yemen on Friday. The French navy, meanwhile, has defended its use of expensive missiles to down Houthi drones used to attack shipping lanes in the Red Sea.