#yemen

#yemen

Women in Yemen face challenges fixing mobile phones due to gender norms and risks of extortion, impacting their daily lives and work opportunities. [ more ]

At least 92 people were killed in overnight Israeli attacks, including a kindergarten in Rafah.

Concerns over a potential Israeli ground incursion into Rafah have mounted in recent days.

The United States and the United Kingdom conducted air strikes on Yemen, targeting Houthi militants. [ more ]

Medical aid enters Gaza while deadly Israeli strikes continue

US redesignates Yemen's Houthis as a global terrorist group [ more ]

A group of countries led by the United States has warned Yemen's Houthi rebels to stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping vessels.

The Houthis argue that their attacks on ships linked to Israel are in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. [ more ]

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu vows to retake control of Gaza Strip's border with Egypt in the ongoing conflict.

An American destroyer shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen as it responded to a call for help from a container ship that was hit in a separate strike. [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi movement threatens to target all ships heading to Israeli ports

The threat is escalating the risks of a regional conflict [ more ]

RAF Typhoon aircraft conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to prevent attacks on international shipping.

The UK joined the US for a third time in conducting strikes in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al Mandab, aiming to protect innocent lives and preserve freedom of navigation. [ more ]

The UK and US carried out joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on cargo ships.

The strikes aim to send a message to the rebels that attacks on international shipping are unacceptable. [ more ]

Strikes in Yemen were a last resort to restore stability in the region

RAF joined US allies in targeting Houthi locations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea [ more ]

Keir Starmer and Lord Cameron emphasize the need for military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The US and UK have launched strikes against rebel-controlled sites in response to attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea. [ more ]

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to defend cargo ships against Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen.

The EU mission will focus on protecting the ships from attacks and will not engage in military strikes against the Houthis. [ more ]

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea to defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The mission aims to protect ships from attacks but will not participate in any military strikes against the Houthis.

Several EU countries are ready to provide ships or planes for the mission. [ more ]

The UK launched strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen in self-defense, citing the need to protect freedom of navigation and trade.

Labour leader Keir Starmer called for the government to make a statement to MPs and publish a summary of their legal position. [ more ]

UK defence minister says no immediate plans for more attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen

Labour broadly supports the operation but calls for a Commons statement and details of the legal position [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi movement began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's assault on Gaza and will continue until there is a ceasefire.

The U.S. and U.K. have conducted multiple airstrikes in Yemen, signaling a sustained campaign against the Iran-backed group disrupting international sea lanes. [ more ]

US and UK airstrikes in Yemen were meant to show support and action from the British government.

The Labour party was not briefed ahead of the airstrikes and is calling for more information on the government's strategy. [ more ]

The UK and US have launched fresh airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting missile storage sites and launchers.

The strikes are in response to continued attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes. [ more ]

The UK and US conducted fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to disrupt their capabilities and protect global trade.

The airstrikes were significantly smaller than the previous joint operation, targeting specific missile systems, air defense systems, and radars. [ more ]

A U.S.-owned cargo vessel was struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi fighters off the coast of Yemen.

The Houthi attacks have disrupted a vital trade route to and from the Suez Canal, prompting U.S.-led airstrikes and potential further military responses. [ more ]

The UK has no interest in taking part in any wider conflict in Yemen but is waiting to see what happens before deciding on further military strikes against Houthi forces.

The YouGov MRP polling suggests that without Reform UK on the ballot, Labour would fail to win a majority and the Tories would retain just 169 seats, while Labour would have a 120-seat majority. [ more ]

Houthi forces in Yemen have vowed to retaliate for recent military strikes by the US and UK.

The strikes were a response to intensifying attacks on commercial vessels and warships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. [ more ]

The United States and Britain launched military strikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The strikes have raised fears of an escalation of conflict in the region. [ more ]

UK Prime Minister defends military strikes in Yemen as self-defense

Calls for parliamentary scrutiny and approval of military assault in Yemen [ more ]

David Cameron does not rule out further action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

UK and US forces bombed Houthi military facilities in response to attacks on commercial shipping. [ more ]

The United States carried out a military strike against Houthi ballistic missiles in Yemen.

The White House is grappling with how to stop the Houthis from disrupting shipping lanes critical for global trade. [ more ]

The United States and its allies carried out military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi drone and missile attacks against commercial shipping.

The strikes were an expansion of the war in the Middle East that the Biden administration had sought to avoid for three months. [ more ]

The UK carried out military strikes on Yemen in response to attacks by the Houthis on ships sailing through the Red Sea.

The strikes aimed to protect a vital trade route and uphold international law, but the motivations and consequences are complex. [ more ]

UK cabinet meeting to discuss possible military strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.

US forces likely to be involved in any UK strikes. [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi forces are attempting to transform from a tribal insurgency to legitimate rulers

Washington and its allies have launched military strikes against Houthi targets [ more ]

Crude-oil prices jumped after U.S.-led coalition launched air strikes against rebel Houthi targets in Yemen.

Front-month Brent crude oil futures rose nearly 2% immediately after the strikes. [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a major missile and drone attack in the Red Sea shipping lane

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is working to prevent the conflict in Gaza from escalating into a broader regional war [ more ]

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a bombing attack in Iran that killed at least 84 people.

The U.S. and its allies issued a warning to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, accusing Iran of involvement in the Red Sea attacks. [ more ]

Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked commercial ships in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, escalating tension in the region.

The attacks are disrupting the flow of cargoes and prompting nations to reassess security measures. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak visits Ukraine and announces 2.5 billion in military aid

UK joins US in Red Sea military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen [ more ]

UK and US have carried out airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Rishi Sunak has not ruled out further military action [ more ]

Keir Starmer supports action against attacks on shipping in the Red Sea

Houthis threaten retaliation after US and UK strike in Yemen [ more ]

Rishi Sunak held an emergency cabinet meeting amid speculation of UK strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Houthi group has been launching drones and missiles at commercial shipping in the Red Sea since November. [ more ]

Thousands of people in Jordan march for the eight week in a row in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

Protests against Israeli attacks on Gaza also held in the occupied West Bank and Yemen. [ more ]