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Yemen

Attack by Yemen’s Houthis kills 14 government troops, say officials

Armed Yemenis brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Lebanon and Iran on the outskirts of the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on July 2. The rebels control Sanaa and much of the north, while the internationally recognised government holds much of the south.
Armed Yemenis brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Lebanon and Iran on the outskirts of the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on July 2. The rebels control Sanaa and much of the north, while the internationally recognised government holds much of the south.

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi targets over Iran flight to Sanaa

Armed tribesmen ride a vehicle during a gathering to mobilise more fighters in Sanaa, Yemen, on July 2.
Armed tribesmen ride a vehicle during a gathering to mobilise more fighters in Sanaa, Yemen, on July 2.

Reporter for Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV killed by car bomb in Yemen

Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni who reported for Al Arabiya and its sister channel Al Hadath, was killed late on June 24, following warnings about a month earlier that his life was in danger.
Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni who reported for Al Arabiya and its sister channel Al Hadath, was killed late on June 24, following warnings about a month earlier that his life was in danger.

Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies after falling into volcano crater

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar was famous for his climbs and acrobatic stunts, died on June 12 after falling into the 120m Hardah Dam volcano crater in Dhale.
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar was famous for his climbs and acrobatic stunts, died on June 12 after falling into the 120m Hardah Dam volcano crater in Dhale.

News analysis

Israel counts the ways that Netanyahu’s Iran strategy failed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15.

Why are the Houthis threatening to attack Red Sea shipping and what does it mean for oil markets?

FILE PHOTO: Houthi security personnel stand guard during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Houthi security personnel stand guard during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea

Houthi security personnel stand guard during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Houthi security personnel stand guard during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Yemen’s Houthis declare ‘total ban’ on Israeli ships in Red Sea

People sitting next to murals depicting portraits of slain Houthi fighters in Sana'a, Yemen, on June 4. The Houthi's threat comes as the Hormuz Strait remains blockaded by Iran.
People sitting next to murals depicting portraits of slain Houthi fighters in Sana'a, Yemen, on June 4. The Houthi's threat comes as the Hormuz Strait remains blockaded by Iran.

Al Gahwashi double seals Yemen’s Asian Cup berth at Lebanon’s expense

US-Iran truce on the rocks over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon

Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon is derailing talks between Iran and Israel to end their three month-old conflict.
Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon is derailing talks between Iran and Israel to end their three month-old conflict.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.