Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified as fighting spreads around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade and oil shipments. On FRANCE 24, Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies chairman Farea Al-Muslimi argued this could mark “the last round in Yemen’s current war”, unpacking the Houthis’ ties with Iran and the…
At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo. The disaster is the second major ferry accident in the region in five days, renewing concerns over safety standards, overcrowding and maintenance.
Fighting is escalating in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting counterstrikes by government forces and reported Saudi air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks inside southern Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt shipping through the key maritime chokepoint, raising fears for regional security and global trade.
As Sweden heads into a closely fought election, the far right is gaining ground by tapping into concerns over crime and security, issues that some voters increasingly associate with migration. On FRANCE 24, Stockholm University sociologist Zeth Isaksson said the movement has also softened its image in recent years, making it more acceptable to a…
Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring’s presidential election, while management has defended the appointment in the name of pluralism.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut fuel output, causing gasoline shortages across the country
The talks follow the UAE’s suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE’s firm position that trust with Iran “is a mountain to climb” after Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countries.
Brics members agree they need a new global order but it’s harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
Brazil is heading to the polls on October 4, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term as the Bolsonaro family mounts a political comeback through Flávio’s presidential bid and Michelle’s Senate campaign. With polls pointing to another tight race, Michelle’s popularity among women could prove crucial as the family tries to…
A NATO fighter jet was scrambled after a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace – but it turned out to be a flock of birds.