Was Trump’s call about oil with Saudi leader the start of a reset in relations?

US-Saudi partnership faces both old and new challenges in post-COVID-19 Middle East.

Saudi Arabia

Intel: US 'concerned' over separatists declaring self-rule in Yemen

The US government is concerned by the actions of a separatist group that declared self-rule in parts of southern Yemen over the weekend, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Yemen

Intel: House Middle East panel spotlights Yemen in first virtual briefing

The House Foreign Affairs Committee spotlighted Yemen in its first virtual briefing, which the Middle East subcommittee held today.

Saudi Arabia

Intel: After US funding cuts, WHO likely to end most Yemen health services

As Yemen stares down the prospect of a devastating COVID-19 crisis, the World Health Organization is likely going to suspend about 80% of the health care services in the war-torn country by the end of the week, UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande said today.

Yemen

Saudi coalition in Yemen condemns separatists’ declaration of self-rule

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen rejected the Southern Transitional Council's declaration of self-rule in the strategic port city of Aden.

Saudi Arabia

Women, children face increased risk of abuse during Mideast lockdowns

No COVID-19 furlough for imprisoned Iranian women’s rights activists; Interreligious, LGBT couples struggle to connect; Yemen’s cease-fire gets a second chance.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen extends unilateral truce by one month

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen has announced it's extending a cease-fire another month to allow for UN-brokered negotiations as well as efforts to control the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Yemen

New US restrictions on WHO, Houthis lead to COVID-19 puzzle in Yemen

While the Donald Trump administration is considering increasing its COVID-19 support for Yemen after slashing millions in aid, its new restrictions on the World Health Organization poses significant logistical challenges.

Yemen

Saudi-led cease-fire expires in Yemen with no deal in place

A unilateral truce in Yemen has expired as aid organizations fear a coronavirus outbreak in the war-ravaged country.

Saudi Arabia

In Yemen: Death by bullets or coronavirus

Although one case of the coronavirus was officially confirmed in Yemen, sources say there are four infected people in isolation.

Yemen

Media, rights groups decry Houthi court's execution orders

Yemen is without a doubt hostile to the press, but the death sentences imposed on four journalists by a Houthi court shocked many observers.

Yemen

Trump’s COVID-19 aid for Palestinians, Yemenis falls short of Congress’ directives

The Donald Trump administration’s new COVID-19 aid for Palestinians and Yemenis represents a tiny portion of the funding Congress actually appropriated to help both peoples.

Yemen