Yemen

Houthi Attack Kills 11 Loyalists in Southern Yemen: Official

A surprise Houthi attack killed 11 fighters loyal to the Yemeni government in the country's south, a spokesperson for the southern forces said, in a rare flareup.

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New Leader for Al-Qaeda’s Infamous but Struggling Yemen Branch

Saad al-Awlaki has taken the helm of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, looking to unite the extremist group and change course after a steep decline.

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Why We Can’t Beat the Houthis

The US has lost control of the Red Sea due to its reliance on remote warfare tactics, like missiles and drones, which are ineffective against opponents who hide among civilians.

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US-Led Coalition Thwarted Large-Scale Houthi Attack: CENTCOM

The US and its allies said they shot down 28 drones fired by Yemen's Houthis at targets in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, in one of the Iran-backed rebels' largest attacks.

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Three Killed After Missile From Yemen Hit Bulk Carrier: US Military

A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden, with the crew reporting three people killed and at least four wounded, the US military said.

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US Forces Down Drones, Missile Fired From Yemen at Warship

The US military said its forces shot down three drones and a missile fired toward a destroyer in the Red Sea.

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Australia to Deploy More Warfighters to Support US, UK Against Houthis

The Australian Defence Force has announced an increase in personnel support for the US and UK to defend against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

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German Navy Almost Shot Down US Drone in Red Sea: Reports

A German naval frigate sent to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea reportedly nearly shot down a US drone by mistake.

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US Says Iranian Operatives in Yemen Aiding Houthi Attacks

Operatives from Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah are working inside Yemen to support Houthi insurgents' attacks on international shipping, a US official said.

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Yemen’s Houthis Announce First Civilian Death in US-UK Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have reported the first civilian death in US and British air strikes after the latest round of joint raids over the weekend.

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