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‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element

22 October 2026 at 05:10
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.

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A house hit in June by Pakistani airstrikes in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, as seen in August.

Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.

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A woman using a firewood oven on Monday during a shortage of cooking gas in Taiz, Yemen.

Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?

20 October 2026 at 15:23
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.

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A military parade marked Saudi National Day in Riyadh last month.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

19 October 2026 at 18:34
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

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The opening ceremony of the Future Investment Initiative, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year.

Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say

The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.

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A still from a social media video verified by The New York Times as from Al Alam camp in Shabwa Province, Yemen, after officials said Houthi strikes killed dozens of Yemeni soldiers on Monday.
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