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Houthis enter US 'kill box' after seizing Red Sea 'cork,' former Pentagon official warns
Yemen's Houthi rebels seize key southern Red Sea islands, tightening their grip on vital shipping lanes.
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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?
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About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
More than 85,000 people are displaced in Yemen as advancing Houthi rebels prompt mass flight and thousands cross into Djibouti.
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Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
The Houthis have claimed a combined ballistic missile and drone strike targeting a military base in Saudi Arabia as conflict escalates.
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Fighting re-erupts in Yemen and civilians are paying the price
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As Iran proxies activate in Yemen and Iraq, Trump’s Mideast morass deepens
Simultaneous activations of Iran-backed groups in Yemen and Iraq are complicating the Middle East strategic landscape for the Trump administration.
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Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
Yemen's Houthis announce a drone and missile attack on a base in southern Saudi Arabia.
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People fleeing Iran-backed rebels’ advance in Yemen describe a ‘hysterical panic’
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Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
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Proxy fight in Yemen heats up, risking new front in US-Iran war
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‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
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Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee as Houthis advance along Red Sea coast
Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee following a lightning Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast that caught Saudi forces off guard.
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
Iran-backed Houthi forces have captured a Red Sea island and advanced along the coast, triggering a mass civilian exodus and threats to global shipping.
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How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations
Anthropic reports that a terrorist group in Yemen utilized its Claude AI to assist in the construction of a missile, bypassing traditional engineering needs.
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Attacks on Saudi Pipeline Rattle Energy Markets
Attacks on a Saudi pipeline prompt the dismissal of an Iraqi military commander amid rising regional conflict risks.
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Iran pushed Houthis to capture Yemeni Red Sea ports and to attack Saudi Arabia
New reports indicate Iranian influence behind Houthi operations in Yemen amid fresh Saudi airstrikes on Mocha airport.
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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks
Saudi Arabia has shut down its critical East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq.
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Anthropic Says Yemen Group Used Claude in Missile Development
Anthropic reports that a weapons cell in Yemen attempted to utilize the Claude AI system to develop missile guidance software.
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UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’
United Nations warnings regarding Yemen's conflict entering a dangerous phase drive current international news coverage.
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As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side
Tensions rise between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis as drone strikes target critical infrastructure, placing mediator Pakistan in a difficult position.
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Iran-Backed Houthis Take Effective Control of Bab al-Mandeb Chokepoint
Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized an island in a critical strait, gaining effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb maritime chokepoint.
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route
Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and a crucial island, sparking international shipping concerns.
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Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
Yemen tilts toward full-scale war as Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate, triggering emergency UN meetings and diplomatic pressures.
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan clarifies the scope of the Mecca defence pact as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test the new alliance between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad.
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized the strategic Yemeni port city of Mocha, increasing threats to global shipping and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war
Perim Island off Yemen has emerged as a critical strategic prize amid widening regional conflicts involving Iran.
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Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's Houthis advance near the Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as intense battles unfold.
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Houthis attack southern Saudi cities for second day, Saudi-led coalition says
Houthi forces have launched a second consecutive day of attacks on southern Saudi Arabian cities, signaling an escalation in regional hostilities.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back
Pakistan has issued a warning to Iran regarding Houthi activity as Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes against rebels in Yemen.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news
Houthi rebels report rising casualties following a Saudi-backed airstrike on a Yemen prison amid intensifying battles in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
Conflict in Yemen is intensifying as government forces launch strikes in Marib and capture a high-ranking Houthi commander.
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Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks
Global oil prices are trending toward $100 a barrel as Houthi attacks raise fears of an all-out war between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?
Iran-backed attacks in Yemen are threatening a second major oil chokepoint, creating new risks for United States consumers.
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Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites
Houthi attacks targeting Saudi civilian and energy sites leave 73 people wounded and ignite fires at oil facilities.
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Yemeni forces launch counter-offensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
The Yemeni government has officially announced a strategic decision to launch a counter-offensive to retake the capital city of Sanaa from Houthi control.
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More than 300 fighters killed in Yemen clashes over last 4 days, amid Houthi offensive
An escalation in the Yemen conflict has resulted in over 300 fighter deaths during a deadly Houthi offensive and subsequent counter-attacks.
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How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against Houthis?
Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive to retake Sanaa amid escalating clashes and accusations of Saudi Arabian air strikes.
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Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Yemeni government forces report strategic military gains as Houthi rebels respond with ballistic missile strikes against Saudi-linked vehicles.
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Over 60 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle Saudi-backed forces near Red Sea gateway
Heavy fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces near the Red Sea gateway has resulted in over 60 fatalities.
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Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
Yemeni forces claim a strategic district as clashes with Houthi forces intensify across the region.
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Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
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Over 120 killed in deadly Yemen clashes as Houthis push toward key strait
Deadly clashes in Yemen have left over 120 killed as Houthi forces advance toward the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait.
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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker off Yemen in latest attack
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Amid Wider Regional Turmoil, the Pirates Are Back
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Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Yemen faces its highest risk of returning to full-scale war since the 2022 truce as Houthis and government forces trade escalating attacks.
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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
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Tanker off Yemen boarded by armed people, diverted towards Somalia, UKMTO says
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One beneficiary of the Iran war? Pirates.
A resurgence of Somali piracy threatens maritime trade routes as regional conflicts sap enforcement resources.
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Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi forces have escalated Red Sea operations with ballistic missile strikes on Saudi vessels amid heavy casualties from Yemeni military counter-offensives.
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Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says
Operations at Yemen's Mocha port have been suspended following Houthi attacks amid an escalating conflict involving ballistic missiles and drone strikes.
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Saudi Arabia considers supporting Yemeni ground push against Houthi forces
Saudi Arabia is evaluating a potential shift in strategy by considering support for a Yemeni ground offensive against Houthi forces.
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Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
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At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea
At least six people are killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian ship in the Red Sea.
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Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed
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Pentagon report reveals steep civilian toll of Trump’s Yemen campaign
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Nearly 400 civilians killed, wounded in U.S. strikes on Yemen last year
Pentagon disclosures reveal U.S. airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen killed 153 civilians last year.
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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
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“Total Whitewash”: New Pentagon Report Claims U.S. Killed No Civilians in Boat Strikes
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Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
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