The UN has urged the US to cancel its decision to classify Yemen's Houthi rebels as "terrorists" to avoid the risk of a famine
Israel is lobbying the incoming Biden administration to limit US criticism of the Gulf’s human rights record and military actions in Yemen.
UN urges US to reverse 'Houthis terrorism' plan
Mark Lowcock will speak to the UN Security Council and warn of the devastating consequences that would follow, if the US labels the Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation.
Saudi welcomes US labelling Yemen rebels 'terrorists'
Saudi Arabia, who leads a military coalition supporting the government against Houthi rebels, said it welcomed the US decision to label ...
Israel steps up attacks on Iranian targets in Syria
Israel has launched three rounds of strikes in Syria over the past ten days.
Yemen's Houthis defiant as aid agencies fear terror label
Yemen's rebel leaders brushed off the designation, while one of the largest aid agencies active in the war-torn country said the move would impact the humanitarian needs of millions.
Defying humanitarian warnings, Pompeo brands Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorists'
The US moved to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terror organisation on Sunday, in a last minute Trump administration move that will only be ...
UN envoy arrives in Aden after deadly airport blast
Special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived at Aden airport, where he expressed his condolences and emphasised the need for a solution to the ...
Trump told Pentagon to turn Gulf aircraft carrier back
The aircraft carrier was leaving the Middle East when Trump instructed a u-turn.
Explosions rock Saudi military headquarters in Yemen's Abyan
At least two explosions were heard near the Shakra High School building in Abyan, where the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly set up base.
Yemen's Aden airport receives first flight since deadly attack
Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan said the speedy reopening of the airport underscored "the determination of the government to overcome ...
9,000 Houthis killed in 2020 battles: Yemen gov
A report published by Yemen's military said thousands of Houthi fighters were killed in battles with Saudi-backed pro-government forces ...
2021 could be even worse for the Middle East
Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria are the countries most at risk according to the IRC Emergency Watchlist for 2021.
Five women killed in Yemen wedding attack
Local officials said five women were killed, and children were among seven others wounded, when what appeared to be an artillery shell hit the ...
Iran condemns deadly attack on Yemen airport
The airport explosion has killed dozens, and no group or individual has so far claimed responsibility.
Yemeni PM accuses rebels, Iran of Aden airport attack
As the newly reshuffled cabinet convened for the first time in Aden, Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik repeated his accusation that Houthi militias were behind the explosions.
Yemen government vows to restore stability after deadly attack
The new power-sharing Yemeni government vowed on Thursday to bring stability after a fatal blast targeted Aden's airport.
Second blast targets ministers at Yemen presidential palace
The second bomb struck Aden’s Al-Ma'asheeq district, where just moments earlier the newly-formed government of Yemen were transferred following ...
Blast at Aden airport kills at least 26
The explosion has killed nearly two dozen people, and that number may climb.
Explosions rock Aden airport as new Yemen government arrives
New Yemeni ministers landing in the temporary capital on Wednesday were met with at least three explosions at Aden International Airport.
NGO demands UAE close its 'secret Yemen prisons'
SAM for Rights and Liberties has accused the UAE of detaining 'thousands of Yemenis'.
Struggling artists bring smiles in war-weary Yemen
The conflict affected everyone and everything in Yemen, and the art scene is no exception.
Saudi Arabia pumps $130m into Yemen developmental projects
Saudi Arabia announced a range of developmental projects in Yemen, including a new medical and educational city and the rehabilitation of Aden ...
Yemen's Hadi orders new government to return to Aden
The announcement came after Yemeni activists last week launched an online campaign demanding that the newly formed government returns to Aden.
This week we focus on a women's movement that calls for the right to political participation.
Yemen has formed a new unity government, forging a joint front against the Houthi rebels.