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Israeli Sources Speculate on Fate of Houthi Defense Minister Following Targeted Airstrike in Yemen

Israeli Sources Speculate on Fate of Houthi Defense Minister Following Targeted Airstrike in Yemen

Sana’a — Israeli intelligence sources have suggested that the Houthi Defense Minister, Mohamed al-Atifi, may have been among the casual…

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China Signals Readiness to Support Yemen’s Security Capacity Through Strategic Cooperation

China Signals Readiness to Support Yemen’s Security Capacity Through Strategic Cooperation

Sana’a — China has expressed its readiness to support Yemen in strengthening its internal security capabilities, as part of a broader e…

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Philippine Gov't Confirms Arrival of Filipino Sailor’s Remains Killed in Houthi Missile Attack in Gulf of Aden

Philippine Gov't Confirms Arrival of Filipino Sailor’s Remains Killed in Houthi Missile Attack in Gulf of Aden

Aden — The Philippine government has confirmed the arrival of the remains of a Filipino sailor who was killed in a Houthi missile strike targ…

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Yemen and the Vanishing Justice: The Story of Child Muhannad Al-Saidi Between Poverty and the Defense of Honor

Yemen and the Vanishing Justice: The Story of Child Muhannad Al-Saidi Between Poverty and the Defense of Honor

By / Mohammed Alawadhi In a scene that encapsulates the tragedy facing thousands of Yemeni children, the case of Muhannad…

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After the Doha Strike: Israel’s Attack on Qatar Redefines Gulf Security Order

After the Doha Strike: Israel’s Attack on Qatar Redefines Gulf Security Order

By / Jamal Alawadhi When Israeli jets struck Hamas negotiators in downtown Doha this September, the explosion rippled far…

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Houthis Escalate Restrictions on UN Staff in Yemen, Moving from Detention to House Arrest

Houthis Escalate Restrictions on UN Staff in Yemen, Moving from Detention to House Arrest

Sanaa — The United Nations has condemned a series of escalating restrictions imposed by Houthi authorities on its personnel in Yemen, followi…

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UK and US Air Operations Intensify Over Yemen, Gulf of Aden, & Red Sea

UK and US Air Operations Intensify Over Yemen, Gulf of Aden, & Red Sea

Red Sea — British and American military air activity surged across key Middle Eastern airspaces between October 12 and 19, with a marked incr…

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A mysterious attack on the gas tanker MV Falcon in the Gulf of Aden has left two crew members dead, with Houthi rebels denying involvement

A mysterious attack on the gas tanker MV Falcon in the Gulf of Aden has left two crew members dead, with Houthi rebels denying involvement

Aden — A Cameroon-flagged gas tanker named MV Falcon remains ablaze and adrift off the coast of Yemen following a deadly explosion…

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Pakistani Man Sentenced to 40 Years in U.S. for Smuggling Iranian Weapons to Houthis

Pakistani Man Sentenced to 40 Years in U.S. for Smuggling Iranian Weapons to Houthis

Aden – A federal court in Virginia has handed down a severe 40-year prison sentence to Muhammad Pahlawan, a Pakistani national convicted of o…

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Yemen Offshore Explosion: LPG Vessel Incident Under Review

Yemen Offshore Explosion: LPG Vessel Incident Under Review

Aden — An explosion aboard a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel off the coast of Yemen remains under investigation by international maritim…

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EU Confirms Greek Frigate Escorts Commercial Vessel in Red Sea, Marks Second Naval Protection Mission This Month

EU Confirms Greek Frigate Escorts Commercial Vessel in Red Sea, Marks Second Naval Protection Mission This Month

The European Union announced that a Greek frigate operating under its maritime security mission successfully carried out a new escort operation for…

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Global shipping firms rule out return to Red Sea amid persistent Houthi threat and lack of security guarantees

Global shipping firms rule out return to Red Sea amid persistent Houthi threat and lack of security guarantees

Aden — Major international shipping companies have ruled out resuming operations through the Red Sea, citing the continued threat posed by Ye…

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EU Applauds IMF’s Resumption of Engagement in Yemen After 11-Year Absence

EU Applauds IMF’s Resumption of Engagement in Yemen After 11-Year Absence

Aden — The European Union has welcomed the renewed participation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Yemen’s economic consultat…

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25 Years Since USS Cole Bombing in Yemen: Remembering a Defining Moment in Counterterrorism History

25 Years Since USS Cole Bombing in Yemen: Remembering a Defining Moment in Counterterrorism History

Aden -- On October 12, 2025, the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the USS Cole, a guided missile destroyer attacked by a…

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Maersk Reaffirms Avoidance of Red Sea Routes Amid Continued Houthi Threats

Maersk Reaffirms Avoidance of Red Sea Routes Amid Continued Houthi Threats

Hodaieah -- Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk has confirmed that it will continue to reroute its vessels away from the Red Sea and the…

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Velayati’s Gaza Ceasefire Comment Sparks Speculation Over Regional Escalation

Velayati’s Gaza Ceasefire Comment Sparks Speculation Over Regional Escalation

Aden — In the wake of a newly brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Ali Akbar Velayati, a top foreign policy advisor to Iran’s S…

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Global Community Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Global Community Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

The international community has widely welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, reached today after weeks of intense fighting th…

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Yemen : Documents Reveal Governance Scandal at Planning Office in Taiz Following Launch of 2024–2026 Development Plan

Yemen : Documents Reveal Governance Scandal at Planning Office in Taiz Following Launch of 2024–2026 Development Plan

Taiz – Leaked documents and field reports have exposed a major administrative and developmental scandal within the Planning and International…

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Gulf-European Joint Statement Stresses Urgent Economic and Humanitarian Support for Yemen

Gulf-European Joint Statement Stresses Urgent Economic and Humanitarian Support for Yemen

Aden – In a joint communiqué issued today, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the European Union reaffirmed their shared…

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Reports Reveal Over 15 Smuggled Houthi Arms Shipments Intercepted Since Start of Year

Reports Reveal Over 15 Smuggled Houthi Arms Shipments Intercepted Since Start of Year

Sana’a — Security and intelligence reports have revealed the interception of more than 15 illicit arms shipments destined for Houthi-co…

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