The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group

The Houthis have been in a decade-long civil war and say their attacks are in opposition to Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024

Up First briefing: U.S. strikes Houthis; Israel defends against genocide charges

The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Israel presents its defense to genocide charges in the International Court of Justice in the Hague.

WEKU · Jan 12, 2024

Humza Yousaf: UK must prove legal basis for military attacks in Yemen

MPs at Westminster should “have their say” before the UK launches military action – and the Tory government must produce evidence of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

By bombing Yemen, the west risks repeating its own mistakes

Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire, says writer and academic Mohamad Bazzi

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

First Thing: Houthis say US and UK airstrikes in Yemen will not go unpunished

The allies have launched strikes for the first time since the group began targeting shipping in the Red Sea. Plus, the European royals taking on the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Crude oil steady as Yemen strikes, bank reports emerge

In this market update, crude oil prices show little reaction to the strikes in Yemen, while banks report their latest financial results. Stay informed with...

Top News · Jan 12, 2024

Has Biden violated the US Constitution by bombing Yemen?

Lawmakers say Biden should have sought permission from Congress before launching strikes on 16 Houthi sites.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024

US lawmakers slam Biden for launching Houthi strikes without backing from Congress

Some Democrats have lashed out at the president for ‘neglecting’ his constitutional responsibilities – but several senior Republicans have voiced support for military action to protect Red Sea shipping routes

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Mapped: How the US and UK attacks on Houthi rebels took place and what weapons were used?

US and UK forces fired at least 100 guided missiles at Iran-backed Houthi positions across western Yemen

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Oil prices rise on fears of wider regional conflict after strikes on Houthi targets

Oil prices jumped over 2 percent after the US and UK carried out strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, amid fears of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Major shipping companies stopped travelling through the Suez Canal and Red Sea routes in early December after a spate…

France 24 · Jan 12, 2024