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Saudi-led coalition intercepts rebel drone from Yemen

Saudi-led coalition intercepts rebel drone from Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition said Saturday it had intercepted an explosive-laden drone fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen towards Saudi Arabia.…

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Egypt condemns Yemeni Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Egypt condemns Yemeni Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Egypt condemned on Friday Yemen's Houthi attack by two unmanned bomb-laden boats on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. In a statement, Egyptia…

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Yemeni gov’t, STC forces resume intense fighting, 15 killed

Yemeni gov’t, STC forces resume intense fighting, 15 killed

Intense fighting resumed between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the country’s southern province of Abyan on F…

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Yemen: Stricken oil tanker must be inspected to avoid environmental catastrophe, UN expert urges

Yemen: Stricken oil tanker must be inspected to avoid environmental catastrophe, UN expert urges

Having been abandoned five years ago when its engine room flooded with seawater, the 44-year-old Safer super tanker currently holds some 1.1 millio…

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Saudis say they thwarted Iran-backed attack on oil facility near Yemen

Saudis say they thwarted Iran-backed attack on oil facility near Yemen

 Saudi Arabia said early Friday it thwarted an attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels that sparked a fire near an Aramco oil distribution center…

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Houthis seize over 300 aid containers in Yemen

Houthis seize over 300 aid containers in Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized Friday 326 humanitarian aid containers of the World Food Programme (WFP), accusing the organization of sending ex…

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Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Many thanks, Madam President. And thank you also to Mr Griffiths, Mr Lowcock and Mr Beasley. I think the briefings left us in no doubt as to the sc…

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UN still waiting for access to stranded Safer tanker off Yemen

UN still waiting for access to stranded Safer tanker off Yemen

The United Nations said on Wednesday that it has yet to receive approval to access the Safer tanker stranded in the Red Sea off Yemen. “A…

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Saudi Arabia intensifies moves to end war in Yemen

Saudi Arabia intensifies moves to end war in Yemen

Saudi Arabia is moving on more than one front to expedite the Yemen settlement process, diplomatic sources told The Arab Weekly. Riyadh,…

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Yemen: 23 Houthis killed in an ambush west of Marib

Yemen: 23 Houthis killed in an ambush west of Marib

Today, Wednesday, the Iranian-backed Houthi coup militia suffered human and material losses due to the Yemeni army's fire, popular resistance, and…

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Yemen STC withdraws from Riyadh consultations

Yemen STC withdraws from Riyadh consultations

The Yemeni Southern Transitional Council (STC) has withdrawn from the stalled Riyadh Agreement consultations held with the Yemeni government.…

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Pompeo calls for release of Yemeni Jew held by Houthi militia

Pompeo calls for release of Yemeni Jew held by Houthi militia

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, a Yemeni Jew who is being held…

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Yemeni Minister: Time Running out to Avert Safer Tanker Disaster

Yemeni Minister: Time Running out to Avert Safer Tanker Disaster

The Yemeni government stressed on Monday that time is running out to avert a potential disaster due to the Safer oil tanker, which has been moored…

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Arab coalition intercept Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

Arab coalition intercept Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

The Arab coalition destroyed two separate Houthi drones on Monday targeting civilian areas in the Kingdom, state news agency SPA reported.…

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Yemen army says intercepts 4 Houthi rebels drones

Yemen army says intercepts 4 Houthi rebels drones

Government forces shot down four explosive-laden drones fired by Houthi rebels east of Sanaa, according to the Yemeni army on Sunday. A m…

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Houthis continue to target civilian areas in Yemen: Military spokesman

Houthis continue to target civilian areas in Yemen: Military spokesman

The Houthi militia has continued to attack civilian areas in the cities of Marib, Taiz, and districts south of Hodeidah, state news agency Saba New…

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Houthi rebels target SW Yemen's neighborhoods by fierce attacks

Houthi rebels target SW Yemen's neighborhoods by fierce attacks

Xinhua news agency quoted a government spokesperson as saying that the Houthi militants launched gunfire against residential districts in Yemen's s…

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Saudi-led coalition downs two Yemeni drones

Saudi-led coalition downs two Yemeni drones

Saudi-led Arab coalition forces said Friday they destroyed two explosive-laden drones sent by Houthi rebels in Yemen.  Coalition for…

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Yemeni Government Urges Tougher Line On Houthis Amid Fuel Shortages

Yemeni Government Urges Tougher Line On Houthis Amid Fuel Shortages

The internationally recognized Yemeni government wants the global community to take a harder line on Houthi rebels accused of stealing funds earmar…

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6 children injured by Houthi shelling in SW Yemen

6 children injured by Houthi shelling in SW Yemen

A total of six Yemeni children were injured in shelling carried out by the Houthi rebels against residential neighborhoods in the southwestern prov…

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