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2026-09-21 05:30:39

Houthi Advance Displaces 125000 as Yemen Crisis Deepens

Houthi rebels captured Western Yemen, displacing 125,000 people in days and shattering a fragile truce. Aid groups report overwhelmed camps, closed hospitals, and severe funding shortages as 18 million face acute food insecurity. read more

2026-09-12 06:10:07

Houthis Seize Red Sea Island, Threatening Global Shipping

Houthi rebels seized Yemen's Mayun Island, threatening Red Sea shipping routes. Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after attacks. Anthropic blocked Yemeni users developing weapons. Iran plans Gulf talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping. Israel destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon. read more

2026-09-11 09:10:08

Houthi Red Sea Gains Threaten Global Gas Prices

Houthi fighters seized Yemen's Mokha port, escalating Red Sea tensions. Combined with US-Iran clashes, Brent crude neared $110, US gas hit $4.28/gallon, and Saudi exports dropped to decade lows, threatening further energy price hikes. read more

2026-09-11 06:40:07

Houthis Seize Mokha, Threatening Red Sea Shipping

Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Yemen's strategic Mokha port, threatening Red Sea shipping and giving Iran leverage in its U.S. war. The takeover marks the biggest territorial gain since the 2022 truce, risking renewed civil war. read more

2026-06-14 17:40:08

Yemens Spider-Man Dies in 400-Foot Crater Fall

Yemen’s "Spider-Man," Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, fell 120 meters to his death while climbing the Hardah Dam volcanic crater without safety gear. Rescue divers recovered his body after a four-hour operation. Authorities urge climbers to use protective equipment. read more

2025-04-02 06:10:06

"Yemen: Resilience and Generosity Amidst Decade of Conflict"

Yemen has endured a decade of war since Saudi Arabia's airstrikes in 2015, causing constant fear and loss. Despite the hardships, the people embody resilience and compassion, striving to preserve their culture, beauty, and love amidst the ongoing crisis. read more

2025-03-24 20:00:04

Security Breach: Trump Administration Reveals Military Plans on Chat App

A man sits on the rubble of a building destroyed in Yemen, post-US aerial attacks. Trump administration members accidentally included a journalist in their secret chat discussing operations against Houthis. The breach raised concerns over security and appropriateness of discussing classified information. read more

2025-03-16 12:10:04

Trump Launches Military Strikes in Yemen, Threatens Voice of America

President Trump launches strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, killing 24. Travel ban targeting 43 countries is in the works. Protests against Elon Musk in London urge boycott of Tesla. Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations temporarily blocked. College students at Columbia face deportation. Head of antisemitic task force shares controversial tweet. read more

2025-03-16 10:40:43

US Airstrikes in Yemen Amid Houthi Threats and Middle East Tensions

US airstrikes on Yemen, ordered by Donald Trump in response to Houthi threats against Red Sea shipping over Israel's Gaza blockade, killed 31 people, mainly women and children. The strikes commenced a major operation, with further aggressive military actions planned in the region. read more

2025-01-22 14:50:03

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Release Seized Vessel's Crew After Mediation

Yemen's Houthi rebels released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a ship seized in November 2023, following mediation by Oman. The rebels targeted ships in the Red Sea over the Israel-Hamas conflict, releasing the 25-member crew in support of the Gaza ceasefire. read more

2025-01-06 22:40:03

US Transfers 11 Yemeni Prisoners from Guantánamo Bay to Oman

The United States transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison population to just 15 individuals. Guantánamo has faced criticism for human rights abuses since its establishment during the "war on terror". read more

2024-07-20 21:10:04

Israeli jets retaliate by bombing Houthi-linked sites in Yemen after a drone attack in Tel Aviv, which resulted in one death and ten injuries. Tel Aviv strike was in response to repeated Houthi attacks over the last nine months. read more

2024-05-18 08:10:05

A UK security firm reports that a Panama-flagged oil tanker was attacked near Yemen's Mocha, hit by a missile causing a fire onboard. Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea disrupt global shipping, raising fears of wider conflict in the Middle East. read more