YEMEN CONFLICT
Trump says Huthis have 'capitulated,' US will stop bombing
Donald Trump announced that Yemen's Huthis have agreed to cease attacks on shipping, a move the former president claims will be honored by halting US bombings. According to Trump, the Huthis have capitulated and pledged to stop targeting ships, a key objective of US actions.
Israeli air strikes hit Yemen airport, power stations
Israeli air raids struck Yemen's main airport and power stations in the Sanaa area on Tuesday, Huthi media and Israel's military said, the latest retaliation for a missile attack by the Iran-backed rebels. An Israeli military statement said that "fighter jets struck and dismantled Huthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa" and hit "several central power plants" in the area of the capital.
Yemen's Huthi rebels claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel's main airport
Huthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. The attack occurred on Sunday. Huthis stated that they launched a hypersonic ballistic missile. They said the attack supports Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli authorities confirmed a missile hit near the airport. Air traffic was briefly halted.
Yemen's Houthis seek propaganda boost from deadly US strikes
Amid escalated US bombing and sanctions, Yemen's Houthi rebels exploit the situation for propaganda, showcasing military prowess and anti-US/Israel sentiment to boost recruitment. While US strikes damage Huthi infrastructure and leadership faces hiding, the economic squeeze from sanctions and terror designation intensifies hardship for Yemenis, fueling frustration and a desire to end the cycle of violence.
US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen's capital, Houthi rebels say
Recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, resulted in casualties. Houthi rebels reported twelve deaths and thirty injuries. The strikes targeted the Farwa neighborhood market. This follows earlier attacks on the Ras Isa fuel port. These actions occur amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. The U.S. military has not yet commented on the strikes.
Seventy four killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Houthis say
US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 74 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of Washington's campaign against the Iran-backed group. The attack sparked protests in rebel-held areas on Friday.
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Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
Recent US airstrikes near Sanaa, Yemen, resulted in casualties. Houthis reported seven deaths and 29 injuries. They also claimed to have shot down another US drone. This is the fourth drone downed in two weeks. The US military has not acknowledged the strikes. The US campaign against the Houthis has intensified. It is part of an effort to pressure Iran.
Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels say
Suspected US airstrikes continue to hit rebel-controlled areas in Yemen, focused on Iranian-backed Houthis, with the latest strike near Hodeida killing at least four people. The Trump administration aims to counter Houthi attacks on Mideast shipping linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict and pressure Iran over its advancing nuclear program, while intensifying the military campaign.
US airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels kill at least 1 person, wounds others, group says
U.S. airstrikes continue to target Yemen's Houthi rebels for 10 days, aiming to pressure Iran and threaten maritime trade and Israel. The strikes have targeted key sites, including the capital Sanaa, resulting in casualties and destruction, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels
President Donald Trump linked Yemen's Houthi rebels to Iran, warning of dire consequences for further attacks. U.S. airstrikes targeting the Houthis killed 53 people, and more are expected. The Houthis attacked over 100 vessels, raising their profile in the Arab world. Meanwhile, tension persists in Yemen as the U.N. calls for restraint.
White House says 'multiple' Huthi leaders killed, Iran 'on notice'
US airstrikes killed several Huthi leaders in Yemen and put Iran 'on notice' to stop supporting the rebel group. The White House emphasized that all options are on the table to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, warning of severe consequences if Huthi attacks continue.
Top Biden aide discusses Yemen peace efforts with Saudi crown prince
On a trip aimed at bolstering often-frayed ties with Riyadh, Sullivan also held joint talks with the crown prince, UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan and India national security adviser Ajit Doval "to advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the world," the White House said.
Civilian casualties halved since Yemen truce
The Yemen conflict pits the internationally recognised government, supported by a Saudi-led military coalition, against Iran-backed Huthi rebels. It has killed hundreds of thousands of people and pushed the Arab world's poorest country to the brink of famine. But a renewable two-month truce that took effect on April 2 has provided a rare respite from violence in much of the country.
Saudi-offered, rebel-rejected cease-fire starts in Yemen war
The cease-fire announcement late Tuesday had raised immediate doubts because the Iran-backed rebels are skipping an ongoing summit over the war in Saudi Arabia, called by the Saudi-based Gulf Cooperation Council, because it's taking place on their adversary's territory.
Explainer: Why Yemen's war has spilled into the Emirates
The attacks underscore how the war that has ground on for over seven years in the corner of the Arabian Peninsula can flare into a regional danger. One of this week's attacks targeted an Emirati military base hosting U.S. and British forces.
Saudi-led coalition says it's behind military buildup on Red Sea island
The Yemen conflict is seen in the region as a proxy war between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran of supplying the Houthis with their arsenal of drones and missiles, an allegation denied by both.
70 dead in fighting over Yemen's Marib: Loyalist officials
Two officials from pro-government forces told AFP that battles are raging on three fronts outside Marib city as the Huthis mount a concerted push.
Disheartening that there is no end in sight to decade-long conflict in Yemen: India
India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti noted with concern that formidable economic, security and political challenges confronting the people of Yemen have only increased leaving them in acute need of humanitarian assistance.
Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Houthis as terrorists, says Saudi U.N. representative
"Despite this, we will still deal with the Houthi militia as a terrorist organisation and address its threats with military action," Abdullah Al-Muallami, told Saudi-owned Asharq News in remarks retweeted by the kingdom's U.N. mission on Saturday.
Yemen: Clashes between government, separatists kill about 50
The flare-up of clashes in the province of Abyan was the latest blow to a cease-fire agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia late in 2019 with the goal of closing the rift between the two sides. The sides are allies in a US-backed, Saudi-led coalition fighting against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels since 2015.
UN official says airstrikes kill over 30 civilians in Yemen
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the pillars of the U.S.-backed coalition, have purchased billions of dollars' worth of weapons from Western countries, particularity the U.S.
India,UAE launch dialogue on security situation in Afghanistan
The strategic dialogue led by respective deputy foreign ministers discussed various aspects of strategic and defence partnership besides exploring comprehensive approach in fighting terror.
US strongly condemns ballistic missile attack over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said the missile was fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who announced that the target was the official residence of King Salman.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, army chief visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen
Saudi Arabia had asked Pakistan for military assistance, including ground troops, fighter jets and navy vessels to join the coalition forces in the Yemen operation.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, army chief to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen
Premier Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of military and civil officials to discuss the situation in Yemen.
Pakistan sends another delegation to Saudi Arabia on tiff over Yemen
The delegation is led by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif - also the younger brother of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Pakistan to react strongly on threat to Saudi Arabia's integrity: Nawaz Sharif
Sharif tried to dispel the impression that Pakistan was dragging its feet on the issue of support to Gulf states.
Religious groups ask Pakistan government to extend support to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia had requested Pakistan to join a coalition fighting rebels in Yemen by contributing ground troops, fighter jets and navy ships.
Yemen conflict dangerous for region: Pak military
Pakistan's powerful army today said that continuation of the conflict in Yemen will have serious implications for regional security.
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