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Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis

14 septembre 2026 à 16:42
The government’s decision to increase prices as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.

© Firas Makdesi/Reuters

Many Syrians have called for increases in fuel prices to be canceled. Gas prices were raised 25 percent.

Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets

14 septembre 2026 à 14:00
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

© Pool photo by Julie Sebadelha

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, last month. Prince Mohammed held talks on Monday with Adm. Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central Command.

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs

14 septembre 2026 à 09:07
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

© Vantor, via Reuters

A satellite photo from Vantor shows the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline, after it was attacked last week.
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