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Blinken voices concern over Iran-backed Houthi behavior in Yemen
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern with Houthi actions that are cutting off Yemenis from “much-needed resources,” the State ... Gulf -
Houthis, government in largest exchange of corpses: Official
The Houthis and Yemen’s government have exchanged the corpses of dozens of fighters, in the largest such handover since their war began more than ... Middle East -
Operation to empty Yemen Safer oil tanker set to begin, UN says
UN officials have been warning for years that the Red Sea and Yemen’s coastline was at risk as the Safer tanker could spill four times as much oil as the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster off Alaska. Gulf -
Yemeni US grad slams Israeli violence, NYPD ’fascists’ in controversial speech
A US university graduate of Yemeni origin slammed Israeli actions in Palestinian territories and praised the education institution for publicly ... World News -
Arab League concludes summit, adopts Jeddah Declaration
The Arab League concluded its 32nd summit by adopting the Jeddah Declaration, reaffirming the need for unity to achieve security and stability.The ... Saudi Arabia -
Climate change amid armed conflict exacerbating humanitarian needs across Middle East
Armed conflict in the Middle East is exacerbating the effects of climate change across parts of the region, with the most vulnerable places are almost ... Middle East -
Yemen’s warring parties ‘serious’ about peace but next steps unclear: Saudi envoy
Warring parties in Yemen are “serious” about ending a devastating eight-year-old conflict but it is impossible to predict when talks between Yemenis, ... Middle East -
Iran still smuggling weapons, narcotics to Yemen: US envoy
Iran has continued supplying weapons and drugs that fuel the Yemen war despite its agreement to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, US Special ... World News -
UN fails to raise enough money for Yemen oil tanker operation
The United Nations on Thursday fell far short of raising the money it needs for an operation to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying ... Middle East -
UN conference aims to raise final funds for Yemen Safer oil tanker operation
The United Nations on Thursday aims to raise the final $29 million needed to start salvaging 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying vessel moored ... Gulf -
US Yemen envoy visits Gulf to push new agreement, peace process: State Department
US special envoy Tim Lenderking began a trip to Oman and Saudi Arabia on Monday in an effort to advance Yemen peace efforts, the State Department said ... Gulf -
Vessel ‘attack’ off south Yemen downgraded to ‘incident’: British maritime agency
Britain’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Friday a vessel off Yemen’s southern coast was involved in an “incident” with a government ... Middle East -
Missing Red Sea yacht turns up in Djibouti safely after attack: Owner
A private yacht with three Russians and two Egyptians on board which had been reported missing in the Red Sea off Yemen turned up in Djibouti on ... Middle East -
Dutch salvage team set to pump oil off rusting Yemen tanker FSO Safer
A Dutch salvage company has reached agreement with the United Nations to pump oil from a rusting tanker off the coast of war-ravaged Yemen in a move ... Middle East -
Saudi Arabia’s recent economic and political developments from Iran to Syria to Yemen
From agreeing to reinstate diplomatic ties with long-time foe Iran, to smoothing relations with Syria, Saudi Arabia has taken the lead in igniting ... Saudi Arabia -
Yemen stampede toll rises to 79 killed, 110 injured: Houthi officials
At least 79 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a stampede that broke out in Yemen’s capital during a charity distribution, Houthi health ... Gulf -
Italy lifts embargo on arms sales to UAE: Govt statement
Italy has lifted an embargo on arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the Rome government said in a statement on Monday.The decision was due to ... Gulf -
Arab Coalition releases 104 Houthi prisoners in move led by Saudi Arabia
The Arab Coalition concluded on Monday the release of an additional 104 Houthi prisoners captured in Yemen’s war in a move led by Saudi Arabia, ... Gulf -
Yemen: Houthis, govt free scores as they complete prisoner exchange
Yemen’s Houthis and government forces freed scores of prisoners on Sunday on the last of a three-day exchange of nearly 900 detainees, boosting hopes ... Gulf -
‘Tears of joy’: Yemen-bound plane carrying Houthi prisoners leaves Saudi Arabia
Houthi prisoners of war shed “tears of joy” after boarding a flight from Saudi Arabia on Saturday bound for Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa, the ... Saudi Arabia -
Yemen prisoner swap begins amid peace talks
An exchange of more than 800 prisoners linked to Yemen’s long-running war began Friday, the International Committee for the Red Cross said.The United ... Gulf -
Saudi FM meets senior US officials after call between Crown Prince, top Biden aide
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a meeting with two senior Biden administration officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ... Saudi Arabia -
Yemen prisoner exchange postponed to Friday: Official
An exchange of nearly 900 prisoners from Yemen’s civil war will start on Friday, one day later than previously announced, a government official said ... Middle East -
The Saudis visit Sanaa
Approximately three months ago, a vessel carrying a staggering cargo of 5,000 weapons, over 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, and 7,000 missile ... Opinion -
Yemen prisoner swap to start on April 13, last three days
A prisoner exchange involving hundreds of detainees from Yemen’s brutal civil war will start on Thursday, a Yemeni government official said, against a ... Gulf -
Saudi envoy says in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital to ‘stabilize’ truce
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen said on Monday he had traveled to the country's Houthi-held capital to strengthen a truce and push dialogue that ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi, Omani delegations arrive in Yemen for talks with Houthi leaders
Saudi and Omani delegations arrived in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, Houthi-run media said on Sunday, to negotiate a permanent ceasefire deal with Houthi ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi-Omani delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa: Sources
A Saudi-Omani delegation is planning to travel to Yemen’s capital Sanaa next week to hash out a permanent ceasefire deal with Houthi officials and end ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi defense minister discusses situation in Yemen with head of PLC
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed the situation in Yemen with the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) ... Saudi Arabia -
US urges Iran to back political solution in war-torn Yemen
The United States called Tuesday on its longtime adversary Iran to help end Yemen’s conflict by backing a peace process, one year after a truce ... Middle East