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Iran

Iran reveals new long-range missile amid tensions with US

The announcement came as Tehran was criticised for its alleged support of Yemen's Houthis, who launched an attack against Israel's international airport over the weekend.

USA

Former national security advisor Mike Waltz nominated as UN Ambassador

Waltz created the group chat on the Signal messaging app to which a journalist from The Atlantic was inadvertently added where officials shared plans about imminent military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Yemen

Around 68 killed in US strike on prison holding migrants, Houthis say

The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident in the country's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossing Yemen for a chance to work in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen

Seven US Reaper drones downed by Houthis in Yemen

Since the Trump administration launched the campaign on 15 March, the US has struck more than 800 Houthi targets — but senators are raising concerns about civilian casualties.

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Yemen

At least 12 killed in US strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthis say

The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel.

USA

Hegseth shared airstrike details in second Signal chat, media report

Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.

Economy

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions

Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal.

Yemen

At least seven killed in suspected US airstrikes on Yemen

The new US campaign of airstrikes started after the rebels threatened to begin targeting “Israeli” ships again over Israel blocking aid entering the Gaza Strip.

Yemen

Suspected US airstrikes kill six in Yemen

The US airstrike campaign, which has been focused on countering rebel attacks on shipping in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, has reportedly claimed at least 79 lives so far, based on casualty reports from the Houthis.

Egypt

'Warlords eating from rubbish bins': How Yemenis see one decade of war

Euronews spent Eid with Yemenis who fled to Cairo and spoke to others around the world about their experiences of the war and their hopes for Yemen's future.

USA

Pentagon to review Hegseth's use of Signal to convey Yemen strike plan

The use of the app came to light when a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a Signal text chain by national security adviser Mike Waltz.

Gaza

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah

The area targeted is largely residential and commercial, and is close to at least two schools, according to reports.

Yemen

Airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled sites across Yemen, injuring seven

The extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn't immediately clear, though the number of strikes appeared particularly intense.

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Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem amid Houthi missile attack

Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with no reported casualties, according to Israel's emergency response service.

USA

US national security scandal deepens as new Signal messages revealed

The Democrats have increased their calls for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for sending Yemen war plans via a messaging app.

USA

US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat

Politicians and analysts have expressed alarm after Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, revealed that he was sent sensitive information about impending military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis.

Israel

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says

The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials.

Yemen

US claims key Houthi leaders taken out in latest airstrikes in Yemen

The attack brought down a building in a western neighbourhood of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as the US campaign against the Houthis entered its tenth day.

Yemen

US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels

Trump on Saturday vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks and warned that Tehran would be held “fully accountable” for its ally's actions.

Yemen

Houthi rebels claim retaliatory attack on US aircraft carrier

The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group's stronghold territories in Yemen.

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