Field movements suggest that Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognized government are raising their level of preparedness for a possible new round of fighting against the Houthis, amid growing U.S. political and military support.

The Trump administration has been considering ending its relationship with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), prompting diplomatic efforts to preserve US support.

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi has placed himself at the center of a high-stakes political and security test after pledging to President Donald Trump that he would disarm the country's militias and dismantle what is known as the "resistance" within two months.

Over the past two and a half years, the idea of reestablishing Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip has followed a deliberate path, beginning with right-wing conferences and settlement movement proposals before culminating in a formal government initiative in June 2026.

US President Donald Trump stated this week that he will soon decide on the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, despite the congressional ban on the deal.