Yemen rises as the decisive front in the US-Israel bid for regional control
As normalization accelerates and Israel scrambles to neutralize the Yemeni threat, Sanaa asserts its central role in shaping West Asia's power balance.
By Mawadda Iskandar
As normalization accelerates and Israel scrambles to neutralize the Yemeni threat, Sanaa asserts its central role in shaping West Asia's power balance.
By Mawadda Iskandar
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⭕️ Limak Holding secures $2B loan for Antalya-Alanya highway project
Turkish company Limak Holding’s public-private partnership project to construct a highway connecting the tourism hubs of Antalya and Alanya has obtained a €1.7 billion ($2 billion) loan from 14 institutions.
A source told Reuters that "87% of the sustainability-linked credit, with a 14-year maturity, was provided by foreign-capital financial institutions." The financing agreement was set to be signed at a ceremony in Ankara today.
The source, speaking anonymously ahead of the ceremony, said the project is expected to be completed within three years and noted that demand for financing was 2.1 times greater than required. The new highway will reduce travel time between the two popular tourist destinations on Turkiye’s southern coast from 2½ hours to 36 minutes.
Turkish company Limak Holding’s public-private partnership project to construct a highway connecting the tourism hubs of Antalya and Alanya has obtained a €1.7 billion ($2 billion) loan from 14 institutions.
A source told Reuters that "87% of the sustainability-linked credit, with a 14-year maturity, was provided by foreign-capital financial institutions." The financing agreement was set to be signed at a ceremony in Ankara today.
The source, speaking anonymously ahead of the ceremony, said the project is expected to be completed within three years and noted that demand for financing was 2.1 times greater than required. The new highway will reduce travel time between the two popular tourist destinations on Turkiye’s southern coast from 2½ hours to 36 minutes.
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New Syrian parliament 'overwhelmingly Sunni, male' following controlled vote
Syria's minorities will be minimally represented following elections controlled by self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa
Syria's minorities will be minimally represented following elections controlled by self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa
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❗️US Democrat-led civil rights commission launches broad probe into federal response to campus 'anti-Semitism' claims against Trump administration
A US Democrat-led civil rights oversight body has launched a broad investigation into the federal government’s handling of 'anti-Semitism' claims on college campuses.
According to documents seen by Reuters, the commission’s expansive requests for records and communications between federal officials and universities have further aggravated administration officials and their allies. Beyond requesting extensive documentation from the schools, the commission plans to hold public hearings in November with witnesses selected by its Democratic leadership, culminating in a report expected in about a year.
The commission, comprising four Democrats, three Republicans, and one Independent, unanimously voted to launch the investigation in January, just days before US President Donald Trump assumed office.
A US Democrat-led civil rights oversight body has launched a broad investigation into the federal government’s handling of 'anti-Semitism' claims on college campuses.
According to documents seen by Reuters, the commission’s expansive requests for records and communications between federal officials and universities have further aggravated administration officials and their allies. Beyond requesting extensive documentation from the schools, the commission plans to hold public hearings in November with witnesses selected by its Democratic leadership, culminating in a report expected in about a year.
The commission, comprising four Democrats, three Republicans, and one Independent, unanimously voted to launch the investigation in January, just days before US President Donald Trump assumed office.
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❗️Israeli Foreign Ministry calls the Global Sumud Flotilla a "publicity stunt" and shares an image comparing what it claims is its aid to that of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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❗️Israel killed at least 104 Palestinians in Gaza since Israel announced it is conducting "defensive operations" in Gaza.
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‼️ Some Syrian sources report that Syrian government forces attacked demonstrators with tear gas in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo.
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❗️Oil prices rise as OPEC+ plans modest November production increase
Oil prices rose by about $1 today after OPEC+ announced a modest production increase for November.
Brent crude futures rose $1.07, or 1.66%, to $65.60 a barrel by 12:52 EDT (16:52 GMT), while US West Texas Intermediate crude increased 96 cents, or 1.58%, to $61.84.
"The market feel that the actual amount of oil that is going to hit the market is far less than what they announced, given that some of the OPEC+ members are already producing at capacity," said Andrew Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates.
Oil prices rose by about $1 today after OPEC+ announced a modest production increase for November.
Brent crude futures rose $1.07, or 1.66%, to $65.60 a barrel by 12:52 EDT (16:52 GMT), while US West Texas Intermediate crude increased 96 cents, or 1.58%, to $61.84.
"The market feel that the actual amount of oil that is going to hit the market is far less than what they announced, given that some of the OPEC+ members are already producing at capacity," said Andrew Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates.
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❗️White House: Trump administration 'doing everything possible' to accelerate Sharm el-Sheikh Gaza talks
At a Washington briefing, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt addressed reporters’ questions regarding the progress of the Sharm el-Sheikh talks, stressing that the Trump administration is “doing everything possible to move the process forward as quickly as possible.” She underscored, “It’s important that we move quickly. That’s the position of the entire presidential team.”
She said that the captive and prisoner exchange would speed up, paving the way to “the next stage—ensuring lasting peace in Gaza and preventing the enclave from threatening Israel and the United States.”
Leavitt also noted that President Donald Trump is closely following the talks and is informed about the negotiation details. “Technical groups are currently coordinating lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released. The work is ongoing, and the president is receiving updates directly,” she said.
At a Washington briefing, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt addressed reporters’ questions regarding the progress of the Sharm el-Sheikh talks, stressing that the Trump administration is “doing everything possible to move the process forward as quickly as possible.” She underscored, “It’s important that we move quickly. That’s the position of the entire presidential team.”
She said that the captive and prisoner exchange would speed up, paving the way to “the next stage—ensuring lasting peace in Gaza and preventing the enclave from threatening Israel and the United States.”
Leavitt also noted that President Donald Trump is closely following the talks and is informed about the negotiation details. “Technical groups are currently coordinating lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released. The work is ongoing, and the president is receiving updates directly,” she said.
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‼️ Some Syrian sources report that Syrian government forces attacked demonstrators with tear gas in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo.
UPDATE | Armed clashes broke out between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, following an attempt by the Public Security forces to forcibly disperse a demonstration by local residents.
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❗️Israeli Channel 13 quoting officials:
"If no progress is made regarding Trump's plan within days, the continuation of negotiations is unlikely."
"If no progress is made regarding Trump's plan within days, the continuation of negotiations is unlikely."
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❗️Vatican’s top diplomat condemns Israel’s 'ongoing massacre' in Gaza
The Vatican’s top diplomat condemned Israel’s “ongoing massacre” in Gaza in remarks published today.
Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state and a senior deputy to Pope Leo, said, “Those who are attacked have a right to defend themselves, but even legitimate defense must respect the principle of proportionality.” He added that Israel’s war on Gaza “disregards the fact that it is targeting a largely defenseless population, already pushed to the brink, in an area where buildings and homes are reduced to rubble.”
He further stated, “It is ... clear that the international community is, unfortunately, powerless and that the countries truly capable of exerting influence have so far failed to act to stop the ongoing massacre.”
The Vatican’s top diplomat condemned Israel’s “ongoing massacre” in Gaza in remarks published today.
Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state and a senior deputy to Pope Leo, said, “Those who are attacked have a right to defend themselves, but even legitimate defense must respect the principle of proportionality.” He added that Israel’s war on Gaza “disregards the fact that it is targeting a largely defenseless population, already pushed to the brink, in an area where buildings and homes are reduced to rubble.”
He further stated, “It is ... clear that the international community is, unfortunately, powerless and that the countries truly capable of exerting influence have so far failed to act to stop the ongoing massacre.”
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❗️Turkish and Syrian government-aligned media platforms say the heavy clashes erupted in Aleppo’s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods between government forces and SDF militants following attacks on Internal Security checkpoints, while Kurdish sources say government forces sparked the violence by cracking down on demonstrations.
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❗️The Ministry of Defense of the Syrian transitional government claims the movements of its forces come as part of a redeployment plan along several axes in northern and northeastern Syria, following what it described as “attacks by the Syrian Democratic Forces and their attempts to seize new points and villages.”
“We remain committed to the March 10 agreement, and there are no intentions to launch military operations.”
“We remain committed to the March 10 agreement, and there are no intentions to launch military operations.”
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⭕️ Blackstone, Lunate launch $5 billion Gulf logistics investment platform
Blackstone and Abu Dhabi’s Lunate announced today plans to launch a $5 billion investment platform focused on logistics assets across the Gulf region.
Through a strategic partnership, the new GLIDE platform will target "high-quality warehouse assets," primarily in greenfield projects within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The firms said GLIDE will also pursue selective portfolio acquisitions and sale-and-leaseback transactions with major regional companies.
"The profound economic transformation underway in the GCC, driven by pro-growth policies, favorable demographic shifts and broad-based economic diversification, is creating powerful momentum for sectors like logistics," Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said in the statement.
(Reuters)
Blackstone and Abu Dhabi’s Lunate announced today plans to launch a $5 billion investment platform focused on logistics assets across the Gulf region.
Through a strategic partnership, the new GLIDE platform will target "high-quality warehouse assets," primarily in greenfield projects within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The firms said GLIDE will also pursue selective portfolio acquisitions and sale-and-leaseback transactions with major regional companies.
"The profound economic transformation underway in the GCC, driven by pro-growth policies, favorable demographic shifts and broad-based economic diversification, is creating powerful momentum for sectors like logistics," Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said in the statement.
(Reuters)
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❗️Statement by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF):
"What is happening in Aleppo is a direct result of provocations by factions affiliated with the Interim Government and their attempts to advance with tanks.
Some media outlets are circulating false claims alleging that the Syrian Democratic Forces targeted checkpoints belonging to Damascus government militants in the vicinity of the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo city.
We categorically affirm that these allegations are entirely false, as our forces have had no presence in the area since their withdrawal under the April 1 understanding.
What is occurring in the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods is the result of repeated attacks by Damascus government factions against civilians. These forces have imposed a severe security and humanitarian blockade, cutting off relief and medical supplies, kidnapping many residents, and continuing daily provocations at checkpoints and around the neighborhoods. Recently, they raised earthen barriers around the area, tightening the siege.
In a dangerous escalation, those factions are attempting to advance with tanks and armored vehicles, targeting residential areas with mortar shells and drones — resulting in civilian casualties and extensive property damage.
These actions have provoked the residents, pushing them to defend themselves alongside the Internal Security Forces in the neighborhoods, who are fulfilling their duty to protect civilians and maintain security and stability.
We hold the Damascus government fully and directly responsible for the ongoing blockade, systematic violations against civilians, and the recent dangerous escalation that worsens the suffering of the population and threatens regional stability, exposing its deliberate disregard for people’s lives and dignity.
We call on international and humanitarian organizations to act urgently and effectively to end this unjust siege and stop the systematic attacks and provocations against civilians."
"What is happening in Aleppo is a direct result of provocations by factions affiliated with the Interim Government and their attempts to advance with tanks.
Some media outlets are circulating false claims alleging that the Syrian Democratic Forces targeted checkpoints belonging to Damascus government militants in the vicinity of the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo city.
We categorically affirm that these allegations are entirely false, as our forces have had no presence in the area since their withdrawal under the April 1 understanding.
What is occurring in the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods is the result of repeated attacks by Damascus government factions against civilians. These forces have imposed a severe security and humanitarian blockade, cutting off relief and medical supplies, kidnapping many residents, and continuing daily provocations at checkpoints and around the neighborhoods. Recently, they raised earthen barriers around the area, tightening the siege.
In a dangerous escalation, those factions are attempting to advance with tanks and armored vehicles, targeting residential areas with mortar shells and drones — resulting in civilian casualties and extensive property damage.
These actions have provoked the residents, pushing them to defend themselves alongside the Internal Security Forces in the neighborhoods, who are fulfilling their duty to protect civilians and maintain security and stability.
We hold the Damascus government fully and directly responsible for the ongoing blockade, systematic violations against civilians, and the recent dangerous escalation that worsens the suffering of the population and threatens regional stability, exposing its deliberate disregard for people’s lives and dignity.
We call on international and humanitarian organizations to act urgently and effectively to end this unjust siege and stop the systematic attacks and provocations against civilians."
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❗️Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha:
– "The unified position of the resistance factions regarding the American proposal reinforced the isolation of the occupation and is based on the interests and issues of our Palestinian people."
– "We welcome the Arab and international position supporting the Palestinian right and the positive engagement of the resistance factions to stop the aggression."
– "The Gaza Strip is an integral part of Palestinian land, and its administration must be based on Palestinian national consensus."
– "The [Israeli] occupation must commit to stopping the aggression. The continuation of its crimes and aggression against our people reveals the falsity of its positions regarding limiting its operations in the Gaza Strip."
– "We affirm the necessity of organizing the Palestinian house and coordinating all efforts to confront the projects and schemes targeting our people, land, and holy sites."
– "The unified position of the resistance factions regarding the American proposal reinforced the isolation of the occupation and is based on the interests and issues of our Palestinian people."
– "We welcome the Arab and international position supporting the Palestinian right and the positive engagement of the resistance factions to stop the aggression."
– "The Gaza Strip is an integral part of Palestinian land, and its administration must be based on Palestinian national consensus."
– "The [Israeli] occupation must commit to stopping the aggression. The continuation of its crimes and aggression against our people reveals the falsity of its positions regarding limiting its operations in the Gaza Strip."
– "We affirm the necessity of organizing the Palestinian house and coordinating all efforts to confront the projects and schemes targeting our people, land, and holy sites."
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❗️Al Jazeera, citing sources, reports that the first round of talks between mediators and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh has concluded. The meeting was described as positive, setting out a roadmap and mechanisms for the current round of negotiations. According to the sources, the Hamas delegation stressed to mediators that the continued bombing of Gaza poses a major challenge to the release of the Israeli captives. The delegation included two members who survived the assassination attempt in Doha — Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin.
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‼️ Israeli drone attacks a vehicle in Deir Aamis, south Lebanon, injuring one person.
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