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Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

Somali piracy is resurging as ships avoid the Middle East and reroute around Africa, adding fresh risks to global trade.

Business05/11/2026May 11, 2026

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon as a ceasefire goes into effect. But how quickly can Gulf energy supply chains recover?

Trade03/31/2026March 31, 2026

Iran war escalates as Houthis launch first strikes on Israel

The Iran-backed militia had been sitting on the sidelines for the first weeks of the conflict. That has changed now.

Conflicts03/29/2026March 29, 202627:31 min

Yemen's Houthi launch 1st strike on Israel amid Iran war

Israel says it intercepted a missile over Tel Aviv fired by Iran‑backed Houthi militants in Yemen.

Conflicts03/28/2026March 28, 202602:52 min

Trump gives Iran more time to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has given Iran until April 6 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as more US troops deploy to the Gulf.

Conflicts03/27/2026March 27, 202602:21 min

Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities

Despite threats to intervene in the war in Iran, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive. Why?

Politics03/26/2026March 26, 2026

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In Yemen, southern power push challenges Houthi stalemate

The Southern Transitional Council has seized control of more territory, reinforcing calls for a split of war-torn Yemen.

Politics12/13/2025December 13, 2025

Yemen: Hostilities escalate between Israel and the Houthis

Israel has responded to another Houthi missile attack by striking the Yemeni capital Sanaa. What's behind the attacks?

Politics08/27/2025August 27, 2025

Arab countries hope for big US business amid Gaza war

US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. What's at stake?

Politics05/10/2025May 10, 2025

Is war between Yemen's Houthis and the US inevitable?

Escalation between the US and the Houthis comes amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, worsened by foreign aid cuts.

Politics03/21/2025March 21, 2025

Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Witnesses told DW that hundreds of young Yemenis have been lured to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine.

Conflicts12/07/2024December 7, 2024

Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia?

Would the reported deployment of Yemeni Houthis to fight for Russia change the course of the war in Ukraine?

Politics11/28/2024November 28, 2024

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Reports & Analysis

Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

Iran war escalates as Houthis launch first strikes on Israel

Iran war escalates as Houthis launch first strikes on Israel

Yemen's Houthi launch 1st strike on Israel amid Iran war

Yemen's Houthi launch 1st strike on Israel amid Iran war

Trump gives Iran more time to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump gives Iran more time to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities

Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities

In the spotlight

In Yemen, southern power push challenges Houthi stalemate

Yemen: Hostilities escalate between Israel and the Houthis

Arab countries hope for big US business amid Gaza war

Is war between Yemen's Houthis and the US inevitable?

Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia?