BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance. On March 28, the Houthis organization (known also as Ansar Allah), which controls around 30% of Yemen’s territory and governs the majority of the population, joined Iran’s war against the US and Israel.

Partial rehabilitation replaces reconstruction in Gaza, with residents relying on temporary housing solutions.

Middle East hotel performance has fallen sharply due to the Iran war, with occupancy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dropping to Covid-era levels.