US, UK launch new round of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis

The Houthis reported the highest death toll yet of the US and UK strike campaign.

Yemen

What we know on Houthis' latest Ghadr anti-ship Iranian ballistic missile

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Wednesday that the Yemeni militant group has obtained the technology to manufacture anti-ship ballistic missiles.

Iran

Anger, clashes in Yemen’s Aden over electricity cuts

The city, which is run by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, is reeling from power cuts amid scorching temperatures.

Yemen

Cholera resurges in Yemen as Houthis warn of ‘dangerous levels’ of famine

The nine-year civil war in Yemen has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Yemen

US seeks off-ramp for Yemen's Houthis to end Red Sea attacks

Will anything short of a Gaza cease-fire persuade Yemen’s Houthis to end their Red Sea attacks? Most analysts are doubtful.

Yemen

Analysis

Why Houthi Red Sea attacks could inspire more piracy in Indian Ocean

Since November, more than 20 pirate hijackings have taken place in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin, adding to the current financial burden on shipping companies.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Al-Qaeda attack in Yemen kills 2 members of southern forces

The attack is the first by al-Qaeda in Yemen since its leader on the Arabian Peninsula died.

Yemen

Houthis warn Saudi Arabia 'would be a target' if it backs US-UK strikes

The Houthi warning comes amid increased attacks against vessels in the Red Sea claimed by the Iran-backed group in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Yemen

Analysis

Despite internal discord, EU to launch Red Sea naval mission within 3 weeks

Internal disagreements within the European Union are why Brussels announced only this week that it will set up a naval military mission in the Red Sea to protect the maritime route.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Analysis

Egypt sees sharp decline in Suez Canal trade volume amid Red Sea turmoil

Data for 2024 up to Jan. 29 show 140.55 million metric tons of trade transiting the key chokehold compared with 145.25 million metric tons the same time last year.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

UK’s Cameron heads to Oman to discuss Houthi attacks, Red Sea escalation

Ahead of the visit, the foreign minister told the Conservative Middle East Council that Britain is ready to bring forward the moment when it officially recognizes an independent Palestinian state.

Oman

Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at US warship as Biden seeks China's aid

The Houthis targeted a US Navy destroyer with an anti-ship ballistic missile as Biden's top adviser was due to meet China's top diplomat in Thailand on Friday to discuss reining in the Yemeni faction's attacks.

Yemen