On the ground in Yemen, a look at how the 9-year war there could be winding down
A rare look from Yemen shows that while the war might be winding down — the vast humanitarian needs persist.
Middle East
U.S.-Saudi relations have been fraught, but that's been changing
President Biden visited Saudi Arabia in 2022, and Secretary of State Blinken is there now. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Fahad Nazer, spokesman for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties
The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Saudi Arabia to work on ending the war in Yemen and encouraging peace deal with Israel. But some say the U.S. has forgotten about human rights in the kingdom.
3 Israeli soldiers were killed along the Egyptian border, military says
A gunbattle along Israel's southern border with Egypt left three Israeli soldiers and an Egyptian officer dead Saturday, officials said. It was a rare instance of deadly violence along the frontier.
What the crown prince of Jordan's marriage to a Saudi architect means for politics
Jordan's crown prince has married a Saudi architect. The union carries political undertones and comes at a critical time for Jordan.
5 years after U.S. left Iran nuclear deal, more enriched Uranium and much less trust
It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. How close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop them? And how are regional and global shifts changing the equation?
People fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond
In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.
The global consequences of the reelection of Turkey's combative, populist leader
With the reelection of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.
Erdogan's victory could be fateful for Turkey's democracy and role in the world
The longtime leader overcame dissatisfaction over high inflation and a slow earthquake response to secure another five-year term as president.