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Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.
Middle East

Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.

Cairo buys an increasing amount of fuel from abroad, owes billions to foreign lenders, and depends on open Red Sea-Suez traffic, among other pressures

Trump MBS
QiOSK

Why Trump is likely to join Saudi war against Houthis

The admin might have been toying with MBS, but it won't be able to resist certain pressures for long, say QI experts

Ethiopia
Africa

Reignited violence in Ethiopia threatens to engulf the entire region

A tangled web of alliances, mixed with intense domestic conflicts in surrounding countries, will make it difficult to contain another civil war.

Somaliland coastal city of Berbera
Africa

In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition

The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case

Diesel gas prices
QiOSK

Banning US diesel exports will likely backfire on Americans

Sen. Chuck Grassley has endorsed a moratorium thinking it will provide more fuel the states, particularly famers. Not so fast, say experts.

Pakistan media
Middle East

Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?

Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between intervention and non-intervention