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Houthis Raid UN Offices in Yemen, Detain Staff Amid Heightened Regional Conflict

Houthis Raid UN Offices in Yemen, Detain Staff Amid Heightened Regional Conflict

Houthis Raid UN Offices in Yemen, Detain Staff Amid Heightened Regional Conflict In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health, and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, detaining at least 11 UN employees. The raids, condemned by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, follow an Israeli strike last Thursday that killed the Houthi prime minister and several cabinet members. UN officials, including spokespersons for the World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF,…

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Houthi Rebels Storm UN Offices in Sanaa, Detain Staff Amid Escalating Yemen Crisis

Houthi Rebels Storm UN Offices in Sanaa, Detain Staff Amid Escalating Yemen Crisis

Houthi Rebels Storm UN Offices in Sanaa, Detain Staff Amid Escalating Yemen Crisis Houthi rebels have stormed the offices of two United Nations agencies in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and detained staff members, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The raids on the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF offices occurred on Sunday, just a day after Israel confirmed it had killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-controlled government, along with other officials. Spokespersons for both UN…

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Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen Israel’s military confirmed it conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi infrastructure in Yemen on Sunday, August 24th. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operations targeted key Houthi sites, including two power plants and a fuel storage facility, in response to a series of drone and surface-to-surface missile attacks from the militant group. Reports indicate the strikes also hit the presidential palace, marking a significant escalation following days of Houthi aggression….

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Yemeni Forces Announce Seizure of 750 Tons of Iranian Weapons Bound for Houthis

Yemeni Forces Announce Seizure of 750 Tons of Iranian Weapons Bound for Houthis

Yemeni Forces Announce Seizure of 750 Tons of Iranian Weapons Bound for Houthis Yemeni forces allied with the exiled government declared yesterday, Wednesday, a significant victory against Houthi rebels, announcing the seizure of 750 tons of Iranian-supplied missiles and weaponry. The National Resistance Force, a key faction supporting Tariq Saleh, stated that the massive interdiction, which reportedly occurred in late June, targeted a shipment destined for the Houthi rebels who have controlled Yemen’s capital since 2014. This marks the first…

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Deadly Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea, Mariners Killed

Deadly Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea, Mariners Killed

Deadly Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea, Mariners Killed Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a renewed wave of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, resulting in the deaths of three mariners and injuries to two others. This marks a significant escalation and the first such assaults since November 2024, raising fears of renewed disruption to the vital global trade route. The European Union naval force confirmed that the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned cargo ship Eternity C was attacked on Monday…

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Saudi-Iran Rapprochement and Regional Developments Following October 2023 Hamas Attack

Saudi-Iran Rapprochement and Regional Developments Following October 2023 Hamas Attack

Saudi-Iran Rapprochement and Regional Developments Following October 2023 Hamas Attack In March 2023, Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a roadmap for de-escalation in Beijing, facilitated by Iraq and Oman. This followed years of quiet dialogue. The agreement aimed to end conventional attacks between the two countries, with Iran committing to de-escalatory steps in Yemen, including ending armed support for the Houthis and pressuring them to cease cross-border attacks. For Iran, the deal was linked to easing regional diplomatic isolation and…

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