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In-depth: More than 4.1 million girls and women are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation in 2020.
This week we focus on a 'disappointing' decision by the UK to resume Saudi arms sales, warnings over famine in Yemen and more.
How Saudi Arabia seeks to keep Yemen divided
In-depth: The separatist takeover of Socotra island is indicative of Saudi Arabia's approval for efforts which undermine Yemen's unity.
Bahraini soldier killed in Yemen as Al-Bayda battles resume
Bahrain's army announced that one of their soldiers was killed in Yemen while participating in the Saudi-led ...
Trump mulls ending congressional review of foreign arms sales
Donald Trump may put an end to a decades-long practise of reviewing arms sales to foreign governments over humanitarian concerns.
Yemen in Focus: Allies turn rivals on Socotra island
This week we focus on the capture of Socotra by UAE-backed southern separatists.
UN: Yemen will 'fall off cliff' without new funds
The UN's humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said there were two options for the international community: 'support the humanitarian response... or ...
Yemen cracks down on Emirati charities for 'undermining stability'
Foreign charities will be reviewed by Yemen's government for attempting to sow discord across the war-torn country under the guide of ...
Saudi coalition announces ceasefire with southern separatists in Yemen
The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen announced a ceasefire between the internationally recognised government and southern ...
'Saudi intervention failed', aide to Yemeni president says
An aide to Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi called the Saudi-led intervention in his nation a 'failure', after the recent ...
Saudi Arabia reopens cinemas after coronavirus lockdown
Saudi Arabia has eased lockdown measures across the kingdom, with authorities confirming the reopening of cinema theatres.
UK 'selling arms' to Saudi Arabia despite court ban
The UK has been accused of continued arms sales to the Kingdom despite a court ruling to district the trade.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Today in coronavirus news from the Middle East: Yemen broadcasts weddings on live TV, Iranian officials call for mandatory ...
Yemen in Focus: Saudi-led coalition continues to kill children
Human Rights Watch has slammed as 'shameful' a move by the United Nations to remove the Saudi-led coalition from a blacklist of children ...
Saudi coalition airstrike 'kills' 13 civilians in Yemen
The Houthi-run Health Ministry identified 11 victims, while two bodies were reportedly burnt beyond recognition.
Inside Saudi Arabia's controversial Newcastle takeover bid
A poor human rights record, broadcast piracy and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi are casting a shadow over the Saudi-funded takeover.
Yemen in Focus: Houthi rebels impose 'discriminatory' religious tax
This week we focus on the Houthis' new 'Khums' tax, rumoured 'mercy injections' and more.
Yemen coronavirus programs might stop by end of June
The United Nations has warned it may have to stop its programs fighting coronavirus, which it says is 'already spreading rapidly' in ...
Yemen donor summit fails to raise required $2.4bn
A donor summit aiming to raise $2.41 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen has only gathered half of the amount, with key ...
UN humanitarian coordinator Lise Grande: Covid-19 will devastate Yemen
The New Arab spoke with UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen, Lise Grande about dealing with coronavirus in war-torn ...
Saudi intensifies Yemen bombardment ahead of co-hosting aid conference
Saudi Arabia, accused of committing 'war crimes' in Yemen, is hosting an emergency donor conference for the impoverished ...
Yemeni chief of staff survives missile strike, son killed
The chief of staff of the Yemeni internationally-recognised government’s army has survived a missile strike on a military camp near Marib which ...
Yemen in Focus: War hinders Yemen's battle against coronavirus
This week we focus on Yemen's ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Houthi calls to liberate Mecca and a positive Eid story from Yemen.
A house divided: The battle for Yemen's south
A bid by separatists to assert control over southern Yemen has pushed the country closer to fragmentation.
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