Analysis With latest video, Yemen's AQAP seeks relevance, taps into regional outrage The first video address by Yemeni al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki follows a decline in clashes between the group and the Iran-backed Houthis in what one expert dubbed a "collaborative arrangement." By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
US general says Israeli strike on Iran would risk troops in region Outgoing CENTCOM Gen. Michael 'Erik' Kurilla said he has provided a broad range of military options to the Trump White House should diplomacy fail to rein in Tehran's nuclear enrichment. Iran
Egypt's Sisi in UAE to talk Gaza, regional security: What to know Egypt and the UAE are close allies, coordinating in various regional issues while maintaining close economic relations. Egypt
Israel strikes Yemen airport, claims Houthis' last plane destroyed In response to several missile attacks by the Houthis, the Israeli military struck Yemen's international airport in Sanaa on Wednesday morning. Israel
Analysis Why Trump agreed to ceasefire with Houthis that ignores Israel, root causes By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
US loses second F/A-18 jet in week of Houthi campaign By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Yemenis lower expectations regarding US peace effort Since his appointment in February, the US envoy to Yemen has striven to revive diplomatic efforts in a bid to stop the war; yet the situation in Yemen remains bleak, and violence has not ebbed away. Legacy: Gulf
US Senator, White House push for Yemen peace in regional tour As the Houthi rebels struggle to take Marib, Senator Chris Murphy says the time for peace is now. Yemen
State Department: Yemen's Houthis passed up opportunity for peace The State Department slammed Houthi rebels for turning down the chance to meet with the UN Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths. Yemen
Iraqi president confirms Baghdad hosted Saudi-Iranian talks 'more than once' President Barham Salih said the first round of talks occurred in early April, which he described as 'important and significant.' Iraq
US senators urge Biden administration to back another Yemen donor conference The bipartisan group called on the administration to mobilize the international community to support Yemen's humanitarian needs. Yemen
Yemen land mine explosion kills three kids near Red Sea port Fighting is continuing in Yemen, despite Saudi, Iranian and US calls for a cease-fire. Yemen
Iran’s Zarif backs cease-fire in meeting with Yemen’s Houthis Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks in Baghdad earlier this month to de-escalate tensions. Iran
Saudi Arabia seeks 'good' relationship with Iran, says crown prince Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also said Saudi Arabia is "more than 90% in agreement with" the administration of President Joe Biden. Saudi Arabia
Congress presses Biden administration for answers on Yemen war Pressure is building on Capitol Hill as lawmakers await clarity about US support for Saudi Arabia in an upcoming briefing. Washington Pulse
Houthis claim drone attack on Aramco site, Saudi air base The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted drones fired at southern Saudi Arabia but did not confirm an attack on the Aramco oil facility. Yemen
US Yemen envoy: Houthi attack on Americans in Saudi Arabia is 'greatest fear' The US special envoy for Yemen gave an update to Congress on the Biden administration’s efforts to engage with Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the war-torn country. Washington Pulse
Saudi Arabia, Iran held direct talks in bid to ease tensions Talks between the two countries were organized by Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Iraq
