Ancient port city in Yemen’s south on the Gulf of Aden
Saudi air defences have intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic and cruise missiles and several drones launched toward Riyadh, the southern region and the western province, coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al‑Maliki has said. Falling debris caused limited damage to an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District; officials have reported no injuries.
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that global aid cuts have forced dozens of health centres in Sudan to close and pushed more patients toward a shrinking number of hospitals. With USAID grants ending and European funding falling, clinics have closed, admissions at MSF facilities have risen and outbreaks of measles, cholera and malaria are increasing.
Saudi officials have reported that air defences intercepted ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, Taif and the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Houthi forces have seized Red Sea coast positions and tightened control of the Bab al‑Mandeb. Saudi civil defence has issued and later lifted alerts; there are no immediate confirmed civilian casualties.
Since early September 2026, renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced tens of thousands, with aid agencies warning of a mounting humanitarian crisis as civilians flee coastal towns and inland camps. Reports describe dire shelter, food, and medical needs amid a shifting front line near the Bab al-Mandab and Taiz region.
Houthi advances along Yemen’s coast and the capture of Mocha put Bab el-Mandeb at risk. The United States faces political pressure as it weighs whether to intervene, while Saudi Arabia seeks to protect Red Sea shipping amid Iran-linked disruptions.
Saudi Arabia has closed its 1,200km East–West oil pipeline after a drone attack that Riyadh has blamed on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Officials and analysts have said repairs could take three to five weeks, jeopardising 2.6–4 million barrels per day of exports and pushing Brent above $105–$108 a barrel while Houthi gains in the Red Sea are further restricting routes.
The Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, capturing Mocha and advancing toward Bab al-Mandab. Government forces are reorganising and launching counterattacks, while regional dynamics intensify as Iran-backed groups challenge Saudi-led authorities. Displacement continues and the Bab al-Mandab Strait remains a focal point for global shipping.
The United States has signalled it will avoid direct military action in Yemen while expanding intelligence and support to Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have seized the Perim island and advanced toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening global shipping. Washington is prioritising Iran and the Strait of Hormuz while urging regional stability.
Displacement inside Yemen has surpassed 100,000 as Yemen’s western coast sees renewed fighting. Thousands have fled by sea to Djibouti, and UN agencies warn of humanitarian funding gaps and stretched shelters, water, and healthcare services.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as Houthi rebels clash with Saudi-backed government forces near the Kahboub Mountains, while Western powers weigh involvement. The UK agrees to defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft, and the US has not signaled any direct military engagement. Civilians are bearing the heaviest toll amid strategic moves around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have seized Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, triggering new displacement, threatening global trade, and drawing international calls for an immediate halt to hostilities. The UN warns of a funding shortfall as more than 130,000 Yemenis are displaced and tens of thousands seek refuge by sea.
The Houthis have expanded their attacks on Saudi targets, claiming to strike a sensitive site in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Saudi intercepts six missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s coast and in border areas. The conflict threatens regional oil routes and global supply chains.
Yemeni government forces have intensified operations against Houthi positions across Taiz and along the Bab al-Mandeb coast. Rashad al-Alimi has called on citizens to mobilise and offered amnesty to defectors, as Houthis push to expand control over western Yemen and threaten shipping lanes through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
France has decided to send military assets, including soldiers and radar systems, to protect key Red Sea sites in Yanbu after Houthis attacks disrupted oil shipments. The move follows a gulf-france ministerial meeting and stresses international cooperation to secure shipping routes amid tensions with Iran.
The Red Sea conflict has intensified as Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi air power, press to retake Sanaa and secure Bab al-Mandeb. The Houthis have escalated missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while the U.S. supports allies with intelligence and targeting data but is not yet engaging in kinetic strikes.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening high-level ties amid regional tensions, inviting Gulf allies to the GCC-EU Summit and coordinating on issues including Yemen and security. Multiple meetings signal a thaw and shared interests as Riyadh hosts the event.
Yemen faces renewed violence as Houthi advances push fronts toward Taiz and Mocha. Displacement rises, aid routes tighten, and prices surge as government forces and Houthis contend for control along the Red Sea coast and hinterlands.
British and Saudi officials argue for a broad, long-term security architecture to protect sovereignty and the global economy. Warnings of Al-Shabab–Houthis cooperation and potential impacts on Red Sea shipping come amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf and Horn of Africa.
The Houthis’ renewed ground campaign against Yemen’s government forces has left hundreds dead and displaced at least 145,000 people this month. Health facilities are functioning at low capacity, with several damaged or closed, as the WHO warns of looming outbreaks amid shortages of medicines and supplies.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced a major military campaign to retake territory from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have pushed into Red Sea coastal areas, including around Dhubab and Mokha, while the Houthis report strikes on Saudi oil sites and gains around Taiz. The offensive has intensified fighting and displacement since August.
Yemen’s hunger crisis worsens as UNICEF finds acutely malnourished children among those screened amid renewed fighting. International aid is being strained as displacement and disrupted health services heighten risks for millions.
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed new strikes against Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and military sites as fighting in Yemen widens. Saudi forces say they are intercepting missiles north of Riyadh, while ground and air operations on Yemen’s western coast intensify. The conflict risks disrupting regional shipping routes amid a broader regional confrontation.
Missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The attack forced a flight from Cairo to divert to Jeddah, prompting international concern as displaced people face mounting humanitarian needs amid a widening confrontation.
Houthi forces have claimed missile and drone strikes on King Khalid and Abha airports in Saudi Arabia, killing foreign residents and wounding dozens. Saudi air defences and the Saudi-led coalition have said they intercepted some projectiles and have launched strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen. The attacks have forced flight cancellations, reopened security concerns for oil and transport infrastructure, and displaced civilians in Yemen.
The Houthis have intensified strikes on Riyadh, with missiles and drones hitting airports and nearby facilities. Saudi authorities report damaged civilian sites as air defenses intercept multiple weapons aimed at the capital. Diplomatic shelters and evacuations reflect rising regional tensions amid ongoing Yemen conflict.
The European Parliament has awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court as the Hague tribunal has faced sweeping US financial sanctions announced in October. The EU and many member states have pledged support; the ICC and UN officials have condemned the US measures, while Israel and the Trump administration have welcomed them.
A missile attack strikes King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, injuring dozens and prompting evacuation as Saudi authorities confirm the assault amid ongoing Houthi strikes on civilian targets. Health workers are mobilising, flights are suspended, and international warnings have been issued as the conflict widens.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as government forces report major advances against the Houthis, with strikes targeting key sites near the Bab al-Mandeb strait and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport. The clashes are spreading to multiple fronts, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.
Attacks by Yemen's Houthis have targeted Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, causing flight cancellations, injured travelers, and heightened caution from U.S. and international authorities. Delta has postponed its Atlanta–Riyadh nonstop to March 2027 amid safety concerns and regulatory warnings.
The Conflict Armament Research report shows the Houthis are pursuing an indigenous, longer-range missile program. Chinese-supplied components are enabling partial local assembly of Iran’s Kheibar Shekan system, expanding the group’s capacity to strike across the Gulf and beyond. The development underscores growing independence from Iran and raises regional security concerns.
The Houthis have fired multiple missiles at Aden’s Al-Maashiq Palace, the government says the prime minister and cabinet ministers are unharmed. Attacks also target Marib, while government forces push back Houthi fighters around Taiz amid heavy clashes.
Houthi forces have launched missile and drone strikes on the al‑Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, hitting command centres and killing and wounding guards and civilians. Yemen’s prime minister and most ministers have been reported safe. The strikes mark a sharp escalation as the Iran‑aligned rebels press attacks on Saudi targets and government positions in Yemen.
The Taiz siege has deepened, with the Houthis tightening control of routes, cutting off water, food, and fuel supplies. Residents report rising hunger, shattered livelihoods, and collapsing services as prices surge and aid deliveries falter amid ongoing fighting.
Palestinian olive harvests in the West Bank have been marred by escalating settler violence. Across multiple villages, harvesters are attacked, olives and property are damaged, and journalists and diplomats have been assaulted. Israeli authorities have faced calls for accountability as clashes intensify ahead of local elections.
Missiles near a Yemen civilian airport have been described as a grave threat to air travel. No casualties are reported yet, and officials say passengers and crew are safe, though the strike follows a separate attack on a presidential palace complex in Aden.
Missiles and drones strike at Saudi airports and oil facilities amid the Yemen conflict; multiple countries respond with air-defense interventions and troop deployments. Brent oil tops $100 as the Red Sea shipping lanes face renewed threats.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as multiple vessels are struck by mines and fires erupt aboard tankers. Iran has claimed responsibility for recent strikes, while the United States maintains countermeasures to protect shipping. The disruption has lifted energy prices and tightened crude flows, with ongoing efforts to escort ships through the strait.
Egypt has offered "all necessary and possible" support to Saudi Arabia after repeated Houthi drone and missile strikes on airports, oil facilities and cities. President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi has asked parliament for emergency authorisation to deploy forces if Riyadh requests help and Cairo says any intervention will be defensive and paired with diplomatic de‑escalation.
Humanitarian groups warn Taiz’s residents face a humanitarian disaster as siege cuts wells, fuel and food deliveries. Water is increasingly scarce, prices soar, and aid routes are blocked. UN and Amnesty call for immediate access to the city.
Three ballistic missiles strike al-Alam camp in Shabwa, Yemen, killing more than 50 recruits and wounding over 200. The attack, claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement, has sparked regional tension as government forces pledge a firm response.
Attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi airports and Aramco facilities, killing civilians and injuring dozens. Dammam's King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field have been hit amid a series of drone and missile strikes. The government says several nationalities are among the dead and wounded.
Explosives linked to Hezbollah have been seized in the Bekaa region, with Lebanese authorities probing two suspects. The incident has intensified pressure between Beirut and Washington over Hezbollah’s disarmament, while U.S. officials urge Lebanon not to return the materials.
Taiz remains encircled by Houthi forces, with road links to Aden blocked and UN agencies warning of dwindling water, fuel and food. More than 800,000 people in Taiz are cut off from aid, while hospitals report critical shortages as aid deliveries become increasingly difficult.
Houthi strikes continue to target Saudi Arabia as high-level diplomacy among regional powers and Iran-backed groups shows a push for dialogue. The Saudi-led coalition says missiles and drones intercepted; Houthis claim a broad range of operations hitting several energy and military targets across the kingdom.
The Saudi-led coalition says it has intercepted missiles and drones, while Yemeni Houthis claim strikes near Aden and other targets. Casualties are mounting on both sides as clashes intensify around Bab al-Mandab and in the Red Sea region, amid a broader regional confrontation.
A private geospatial firm has found that Russian military and government satellites have been orbiting above Saudi oil and military sites before and after missile and drone strikes between July and October. Investigators and Saudi officials have linked the satellite activity to improved targeting by Iran-backed Houthis and allied militias, which has hit pipeline pumping stations and a Saudi air base.
Arab-led lists are projected to win a record number of seats in Israel’s Knesset, potentially making them kingmakers in a hung parliament. Netanyahu faces a coalition dilemma as exit polls show no clear majority, and opposition blocs weigh cooperation with Arab parties to form a government.
The Yemen conflict has escalated as the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government exchange daily attacks since the summer truce broke down. Explosions have rocked Riyadh and other sites, with missiles intercepted and civilian casualties reported. The humanitarian crisis deepens as aid groups warn of collapsing healthcare in Yemen.
Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence-cooperation agreement during Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh, as Riyadh seeks allied backing amid ongoing Houthi attacks in Yemen. The pact adds to a network of security pacts and comes as Syria weighs entry into the Mecca alliance to bolster deterrence and regional stability.
The UN has confirmed the death of Mohammad El-Shami, a Yemeni staffer with the UN Human Rights Office, who was detained by Houthi authorities since June 2024. The UN has called for a prompt, independent investigation and for all detained personnel to be released. Other UN staff remain in custody as Yemen’s civil war continues to displace civilians.