Ukrainian forces struck Russian energy and industrial sites on Saturday, reportedly continuing operations despite US President Donald Trump’s calls to halt refinery attacks. Concurrently, Kyiv announced the full restoration of Starlink services, a development that had previously strained relations with Washington.
Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen
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Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in YemenSeptember 15, 2026 Saudi Arabia is being increasingly impacted by the rapidly escalating conflict across its southern border in Yemen where Iran-backed Houthis are fighting Saudi-backed Yemeni governmental forces.
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Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in YemenSeptember 15, 2026 Saudi Arabia is being increasingly affected by the rapidly escalating conflict across its southern border in Yemen, where the Iran-backed Houthis are fighting Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. Houthi …
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