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Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights

Thousands flee renewed fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forces

The Guardian - UK

Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss safe passage through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the need to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb during a phone call on Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as disruptions to the key waterways continue to affect regional oil flows and global trade.

The Times of India

Houthis move to cut off Red Sea coast after Trump cancels US airstrikes

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The Independent UK

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G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up.

Euronews

Saudi-Sudanese Maritime Border Talks Resurface Amid Shifting Wartime Alliances

The unresolved question of Sudan's maritime boundary with Saudi Arabia has returned to the regional agenda, more than half a century after the two countries first negotiated over the Red Sea seabed.

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Middle East live: Trump says envoys Witkoff, Kushner met with mediators on potential Iran deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said ‌special envoys ‌Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had met ‌with mediators on a possible deal to end the US war against Iran. Trump earlier threatened to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if Tehran didn’t reach a peace deal with Washington in his UN General…

France 24

Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships, EU's Kallas says

The European Union's Red Sea naval mission requires more warships to counter escalating Houthi threats. Currently, six warships are deployed, but at least ten are needed for adequate protection. Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast complicate vital shipping routes and global trade. Italy is preparing its own naval mission…

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The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster

Trump’s mess has rekindled Yemen’s civil war and a years-long conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - US

Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…

The Economic Times

AI: Silicon Species or Trojan Horse? Riyadh Calling, Russia Votes & the Ed Sheeran debate

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head to…

France 24

Yemen war escalates: 1.12 lakh displaced, thousands flee to Djibouti

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 1.12 lakh people internally and thousands have fled to Djibouti. Thousands have reached Djibouti in less than a week, seeking refuge from intensified conflict. Djibouti prepares for a significant refugee influx, straining its healthcare and education systems. The Houthis have intensified attacks on…

The Times of India

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’

India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strikes which threaten regional peace and freedom of navigation. India is also monitoring an Indian national's detention in Saudi Arabia over an unpaid penalty. Diplomatic officials are actively engaging Saudi authorities…

The Economic Times

Houthis, Saudis, Iran - and the future of Middle Eastern oil

In a lightning offensive last week, Yemen’s Houthis took over much of the country’s Red Sea coast, threatening shipping in the vital sea lane that had emerged as an alternative to Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led military coalition for a decade, although…

The Times of India

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point.

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Latin Times

Houthis Claim a Saudi F-15 Kill and Riyadh Downs a Drone Near Mecca — Red Sea War's Threat to Global Energy

Houthis claim a Saudi F-15 kill and Riyadh downs a drone near Mecca. Over 100,000 displaced, Brent at $107 and US diesel above $6 a gallon.

The Conversation

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Times of India

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces…

The Conversation

Houthi offensive in Yemen adds to fear that Iran war could escalate into a wider global conflict

Yemen’s Houthis have launched a major offensive in recent days. They’ve rapidly swept down the Red Sea coast, seizing strategically important positions and giving the Iran-backed rebel group the potential to control traffic through this vital waterway.

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The Economic Times

From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-Mandeb

Yemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support. They have disrupted vital shipping and struck critical oil facilities. Houthi missiles and drones have reached over 1,000 miles away. Their military tactics focus on infiltration and drone attacks.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?

In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting

Radio France Internationale

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

The Economic Times

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met with Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend. The Houthis assured American officials they would not attack US vessels. They also stated commitment to the 2025 ceasefire with the United States. The militia group also said they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships. This meeting occurred…

The Times of India

US officials met Houthi leaders in Oman after Red Sea blitz, got assurances: Report

US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday. The meeting occurred after Houthis occupied a significant portion of the Red Sea coast. Houthis affirmed no intention of attacking American vessels and committed to a 2025 ceasefire. They also stated they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships, except…

The Guardian - UK

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping

The Conversation

Why Yemen has returned to conflict

The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a…

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