Saudi Forces Arrive on Socotra as Yemen Slams UAE ‘Colonization’ of Island | UAE claims they have ‘historic ties’ to the island
Key Iraqi Cleric Sadr Takes Substantial Lead in Weekend Vote
Key Iraqi Cleric Sadr Takes Substantial Lead in Weekend Vote | Prime Minister Abadi’s coalition in third place
US Threatens EU Companies With Sanctions for Doing Business With Iran
US Threatens EU Companies With Sanctions for Doing Business With Iran | Bolton, Pompeo refuse to rule out going after European companies
Pompeo Promises North Korea ‘Peace and Prosperity’ If It Denuclearizes
Pompeo Promises North Korea ‘Peace and Prosperity’ If It Denuclearizes | Says US prepared to make North Korea as prosperous as South Korea
UAE Expands Military Footprint in Yemen and Somalia
UAE Expands Military Footprint in Yemen and Somalia | Seizing Socotra is part of UAE’s effort to gain control over region
Pentagon’s Niger Report Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Pentagon’s Niger Report Raises More Questions Than It Answers | 8-page summary adds to calls for full 180-page report
Germany Seeks Russian Support for Preserving Iran Nuclear Deal
Germany Seeks Russian Support for Preserving Iran Nuclear Deal | Merkel to meet Putin next week to discuss how to save deal
US Promises Investigation After Civilians Killed in Somali Raid
US Promises Investigation After Civilians Killed in Somali Raid | Five farmers killed in Wednesday raid, several wounded
Putin Backs Off Giving Syria S-300 Systems After Netanyahu Meeting
Putin Backs Off Giving Syria S-300 Systems After Netanyahu Meeting | Russian media: Putin says no immediate need for Syria deliveries
Disaster Looms in North Yemen as Pro-Saudi Forces near Hodeidah
Disaster Looms in North Yemen as Pro-Saudi Forces near Hodeidah | Last Houthi-controlled port is vital to aid flow for northern Yemen