AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict
Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.
Al-Jawf becomes new hotspot in Yemen war between government forces, Houthis
Recent military advances by Yemeni government forces highlight the geographic and strategic significance of Al-Jawf.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
Following a UN staffer’s death, rights experts expose systematic abuses and demand international accountability in Yemen
Yemeni government forces seize strategic positions in al-Jawf
Weapons and ammunition depots are seized after a counteroffensive.
UN demands investigation after staffer’s death in Houthi custody in Yemen
Mohammad el-Shami had been held since June 2024, when he and many other UN and NGO workers were accused of being spies.
New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk
A new outbreak in fighting in Yemen has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes.
Are Houthis using Russian satellites as Saudi Arabia fends off strikes?
Analysts say the seizure of state arsenals, external backing and extensive military evolution has helped the Houthis.
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