Houthis demand $51 billion from Saudi Arabia to end attacks
Houthis reportedly demand billions in reparations and recognition of their sovereignty over Yemen, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman weighs military options.
US Vice President JD Vance attributes the Republican Party's significant loss in the recent midterm elections to the ongoing war against Iran, a viewpoint that President Donald Trump had previously echoed. During a meeting in Riyadh, President Ahmad Al Shara of Syria and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense agreement, marking Al Shara's second visit to the kingdom in a month.
In response to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India has begun sourcing oil from 43 different countries to diversify its supply. British Airways has announced the resumption of flights between its London Heathrow and Dubai hubs, following an eight-month suspension imposed due to the Iran conflict. However, BA has indicated that its Abu Dhabi services will remain halted until at least late 2027.
Additionally, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 was detected off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday evening. Trending Middle East, an AI-assisted news service, has compiled this information from original reporting in The National, which is then curated and edited by human journalists.
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