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- The coalition bombarded the separatists in Aden early on Sunday, Saudi state-backed media reported
- It followed accusations from the Yemeni government that the separatists and their backers in the UAE were attempting to stage a coup
Saudi Arabia and UAE appear to have diverging interests in Yemen, where war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Saudi Arabia and UAE appear to have diverging interests in Yemen, where war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Double attacks mark deadliest day in nearly two years for southern city of Aden.
Double attacks mark deadliest day in nearly two years for southern city of Aden.
Few Republicans join Democrats in voting for resolutions to override president’s vetos.
Few Republicans join Democrats in voting for resolutions to override president’s vetos.
The United States is planning to create a military coalition to safeguard commercial shipping from Iranian threats in waterways off Iran and Yemen following attacks on two oil tankers last month.
The United States is planning to create a military coalition to safeguard commercial shipping from Iranian threats in waterways off Iran and Yemen following attacks on two oil tankers last month.
Decision comes amid widespread condemnation for the devastating four-year Saudi bombing campaign in neighbouring Yemen.
Decision comes amid widespread condemnation for the devastating four-year Saudi bombing campaign in neighbouring Yemen.
A third of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes through the narrow channel bordered to the north by Iran.
A third of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes through the narrow channel bordered to the north by Iran.
Missile strike hit the civil airport in the mountain resort of Abha, a popular summer getaway for Saudis seeking escape from the heat of Riyadh or Jeddah.
Missile strike hit the civil airport in the mountain resort of Abha, a popular summer getaway for Saudis seeking escape from the heat of Riyadh or Jeddah.
The UK is estimated to have licensed the sale of more than US$6 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia since bombing began in March 2015. The Gulf nation has been the largest buyer of British-made arms for decades.
The UK is estimated to have licensed the sale of more than US$6 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia since bombing began in March 2015. The Gulf nation has been the largest buyer of British-made arms for decades.
Republican senator Lindsey Graham, usually a Trump ally, says the actions of the Saudis cannot be ignored.
Republican senator Lindsey Graham, usually a Trump ally, says the actions of the Saudis cannot be ignored.
Citing national emergency because of tensions with Iran, administration will go ahead with 22 arms deals.
Citing national emergency because of tensions with Iran, administration will go ahead with 22 arms deals.
Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih says the outlook is ‘quite foggy’ due in part to the trade dispute between the United States and China.
Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih says the outlook is ‘quite foggy’ due in part to the trade dispute between the United States and China.
Appeal for talks comes as US steps up its military presence in the Gulf.
Appeal for talks comes as US steps up its military presence in the Gulf.
Regional tensions flare just days after the mysterious sabotage of several tankers.
Regional tensions flare just days after the mysterious sabotage of several tankers.
Shipment set to be loaded onto Saudi cargo ship due to arrive on Wednesday, French defence minister confirms.
Shipment set to be loaded onto Saudi cargo ship due to arrive on Wednesday, French defence minister confirms.
‘Almost certain’ missiles were not directly supplied by China, which has been asked to help identify source of the weapons.
‘Almost certain’ missiles were not directly supplied by China, which has been asked to help identify source of the weapons.
Officials say Houthi rebels recaptured the district of Damt and the surrounding area from forces allied with the internationally recognised government
Officials say Houthi rebels recaptured the district of Damt and the surrounding area from forces allied with the internationally recognised government
A ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s government and Houthi Shiite rebels was agreed upon in December, but violence continues in war-ravaged country.
A ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s government and Houthi Shiite rebels was agreed upon in December, but violence continues in war-ravaged country.
The US president argued that support for the bloody war was necessary ‘first and foremost’ to ‘protect the safety of the more than 80,000 Americans who live in certain coalition countries’
The US president argued that support for the bloody war was necessary ‘first and foremost’ to ‘protect the safety of the more than 80,000 Americans who live in certain coalition countries’
The war in Yemen is in its fifth year; the United Nations has called the situation in Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
The war in Yemen is in its fifth year; the United Nations has called the situation in Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
United Nations hails deal but notes no firm date for demilitarisation has been set.
United Nations hails deal but notes no firm date for demilitarisation has been set.
The Saudi war on Yemen, which has already killed 10,000 civilians, has escalated under President Donald Trump’s watch.
The Saudi war on Yemen, which has already killed 10,000 civilians, has escalated under President Donald Trump’s watch.
Humanitarian organisation says American and British weapons have ended up in the hands of al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants.
Humanitarian organisation says American and British weapons have ended up in the hands of al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants.
The move amid a debate over people taking risks with their safety after the shock killings and kidnappings of Japanese nationals in the Middle East.
The move amid a debate over people taking risks with their safety after the shock killings and kidnappings of Japanese nationals in the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi’s crown prince greeted the pontiff with smiles along with Cabinet ministers and an honour guard when he landed the country’s capital.
Abu Dhabi’s crown prince greeted the pontiff with smiles along with Cabinet ministers and an honour guard when he landed the country’s capital.
Djibouti has in recent years become a transit point for migrants heading to find work on the Arabian Peninsula.
Djibouti has in recent years become a transit point for migrants heading to find work on the Arabian Peninsula.
Attack at air base targeted high-ranking military officials.
Attack at air base targeted high-ranking military officials.
President Donald Trump confirms Jamal al-Badawi, believed to have been behind attack, was killed in a ‘precision strike’.
President Donald Trump confirms Jamal al-Badawi, believed to have been behind attack, was killed in a ‘precision strike’.
Man whose Yemeni wife successfully fought the Trump administration’s travel ban to reunite with their dying son in the United States says he’s angry that the policy kept the family apart.
Man whose Yemeni wife successfully fought the Trump administration’s travel ban to reunite with their dying son in the United States says he’s angry that the policy kept the family apart.
Pontiff said the universal message of Christmas is ‘God is a good father and we are all brothers and sisters’.
Pontiff said the universal message of Christmas is ‘God is a good father and we are all brothers and sisters’.
Thanks to US weapons sales, Saudi Arabia and its allies have killed thousands in the impoverished country, which now faces its worst famine in 100 years with 12 million people at risk.