#Yemen
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PoliticsHouthis Target Saudi Arabia Amid UN Security Council Sanctions Extension
The UN Security Council has extended sanctions on Yemen's Houthi group for another year, including asset freezes and travel bans, while demanding an end to attacks on Saudi Arabia. This comes as Saudi-led forces reported intercepting Houthi drones targeting the kingdom.
MiscellaneousYemen Conflict Escalates: Houthis Deny Mecca Attack Amidst Rising Casualties
Fighting has intensified in Yemen with Houthi forces denying targeting Mecca, while casualties rise sharply. The conflict has led to thousands of deaths and injuries, and widespread displacement, with health services severely impacted.
PoliticsUS Embassy Disputes Houthi Blockade Claims, Points to Taiz Siege
The US Embassy in Yemen has refuted Houthi claims of a blockade, presenting data that shows significant commercial ship traffic to Houthi-controlled ports. The embassy spokesperson accused the Houthis of imposing a genuine siege on Taiz by blocking essential supplies.
MiscellaneousYemen Conflict Escalates: Government Forces and Houthis Claim Heavy Losses in Fierce Clashes
Yemen's government forces and Houthi rebels have engaged in intense fighting, with both sides claiming to have inflicted significant losses on the other. The conflict, exacerbated by regional tensions, has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread displacement.
PoliticsSyria Dispatches Military Personnel to Saudi Arabia Amidst Escalating Conflict with Houthis
Syria has confirmed sending military advisers and special forces to Saudi Arabia to assist in its conflict against Yemen's Houthi rebels. This deployment follows a visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Riyadh, where security and financial aid were discussed.
MiscellaneousSaudi Arabia Thwarts Houthi Missile Attacks on Riyadh and Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted three Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The attacks occur amidst escalating conflict in Yemen and reported civilian casualties from coalition airstrikes.
Breaking NewsSaudi-led Coalition Thwarts Houthi Missile Attack on Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthi group towards Riyadh. The incident marks a significant escalation, shattering a UN-brokered truce and intensifying the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
MiscellaneousYemen Strikes Claim 25 Lives, Houthis Report
The Houthi group announced that 25 people died in recent strikes in Yemen. Separately, a Lebanese footballer is persevering after being injured in an Israeli strike.
PoliticsYemen War Intensifies: Dozens Dead Amidst Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
Dozens have been killed in Yemen following a missile strike on a market in Taiz governorate, as the country's brutal war intensifies and the humanitarian crisis deepens. The conflict, marked by the government's "Dawn of Yemen" offensive against Houthi rebels, has led to widespread displacement and a critical shortage of essential supplies.
MiscellaneousYemen Conflict Escalates: Government Forces and Houthis Exchange Blame for Deadly Market Attack in Taiz
Yemen's government forces and Houthi rebels are blaming each other for a deadly attack on a market in Taiz, with both sides reporting dozens of civilian casualties. The Houthis accuse Saudi-led airstrikes, while the government points to Houthi ballistic missiles.
PoliticsYemen's Lost Generation: Houthi Indoctrination and the Escalating Regional Threat
A generation of Yemeni children raised under Houthi rule are now being recruited to fight, with schools and camps used for indoctrination. Recent attacks across Yemen and Saudi Arabia highlight the escalating regional threat posed by the Houthis, demanding a stronger international response.
Breaking NewsSaudi-Led Coalition Thwarts Houthi Missile Attack Aimed at Medina
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis towards the Medina region. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, stating their operations focus on military and oil facilities.
PoliticsYemen's 'Dawn of Yemen' Offensive Evolves into Protracted War of Attrition
Yemen's 'Dawn of Yemen' offensive, launched a month ago, has evolved into a protracted war of attrition. While the government aims to reclaim Houthi-held territories, including Sanaa, experts suggest the operation is straining Houthi capabilities and potentially shifting the conflict's dynamics.
PoliticsYemeni Government Forces Seize Strategic Al-Jawf Mountain Range in Offensive Against Houthis
Yemeni government forces claim to have captured strategic mountain ranges in al-Jawf province as part of an ongoing offensive against the Houthis. The conflict has seen intensified fighting on multiple fronts, with casualties reported on both sides.
MiscellaneousHouthis' Monthlong Siege on Taiz Creates Humanitarian Crisis for Trapped Yemenis
A monthlong Houthi siege on Taiz, Yemen, has created a dire humanitarian situation, cutting off essential supplies of food, medicine, and fuel, and trapping hundreds of thousands of residents.
PoliticsYemen Accuses Iran's IRGC and Hezbollah of Directing Houthi Operations with 21 Agents
Yemen's government claims 21 agents from Iran's IRGC and Hezbollah are directly involved in planning and supervising Houthi operations, including expertise in drones and missiles. The announcement comes amid a significant Houthi advance towards Aden.
PoliticsYemen Government Shuffles Cabinet Amidst Intensifying Houthi Advance Towards Aden
Yemen's internationally recognized government has reshuffled its cabinet, appointing new ministers amidst an intensifying Houthi advance towards Aden. The renewed fighting has worsened the humanitarian crisis, displacing nearly 300,000 people and threatening vital supply routes.
Breaking NewsYemen War Escalates: Civilians Endangered by Improvised Explosive Devices Hidden in Everyday Objects
Civilians in Yemen are facing increased danger from improvised explosive devices hidden in everyday objects like Thermos flasks and bags, according to The Halo Trust. This threat exacerbates the already perilous conditions amidst ongoing conflict and recent attacks on medical facilities.
PoliticsSaudi-Led Coalition Downs Houthi Missile Amid Intensified Fighting in Yemen's Al-Jawf
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Saudi Arabia, while intense fighting continues in Yemen's al-Jawf governorate. The conflict exacerbates a severe humanitarian crisis, particularly in the besieged city of Taiz.
PoliticsUN Demands Probe as Staffer's Death in Houthi Custody Highlights 'Political Extortion'
The UN is demanding a thorough investigation into the death of human rights employee Mohammad el-Shami while in Houthi custody in Yemen. His death highlights concerns over arbitrary detention and the targeting of UN and NGO workers by the Houthi group.
PoliticsYemeni Government Forces Secure Key Positions in Al-Jawf Amidst Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
Yemeni government forces have recaptured strategic positions in al-Jawf governorate amidst ongoing clashes with Houthis. The conflict is worsening the humanitarian crisis, particularly in the besieged city of Taiz, with aid shortages and displacement affecting thousands.
MiscellaneousUN Demands Answers After Staffer Dies in Houthi Custody, Citing 'Heartbreaking Loss'
The UN is demanding an urgent, independent investigation after a Yemeni staff member died in Houthi custody. UN officials expressed devastation and called for accountability, highlighting concerns for other detained personnel.
MiscellaneousUN Demands Probe into Staffer's Death in Houthi Custody in Yemen
The United Nations is demanding an urgent, independent investigation into the death of its staffer Mohammad el-Shami in Houthi custody in Yemen. El-Shami, who was arbitrarily detained in June 2024, died over a month ago, with his family only recently informed.
MiscellaneousAden Braces for Renewed Conflict as Yemenis Stockpile Supplies Amidst Missile Strikes
Residents of Aden, Yemen, are preparing for potential renewed conflict as Houthi missile attacks disrupt daily life and raise fears of a wider escalation. Many are stockpiling food and planning escape routes amidst concerns over security and rising prices.