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On September 25-26, 2025, Israel launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi military and intelligence sites in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killing at least nine people including civilians. The strikes followed a rare Houthi drone attack on southern Israel's Eilat that wounded 22. The conflict is part of ongoing hostilities linked to the Gaza war, with the Houthis targeting Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.
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A Dutch-flagged cargo ship, Minervagracht, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Aden, injuring two crew members and causing a fire. The attack, attributed to Houthi rebels, marks a significant escalation in their targeting of shipping amid ongoing regional tensions and the Gaza conflict.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Eilat, Israel, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. The drone fell in the city center, injuring 22 people, with two seriously hurt. Israel warns of a harsh response amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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A Houthi missile struck the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, causing significant damage and injuring two crew members. The attack, the most serious in the region since 2023, follows a pattern of Houthi assaults linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict and regional tensions. The crew was evacuated, and the ship is on fire and adrift.
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China’s Ministry of Commerce added TechInsights and other foreign tech firms to its unreliable entity list, citing military and technological cooperation with Taiwan. The move follows recent reports linking Huawei chips to Asian semiconductor firms, intensifying the US-China tech conflict. The blacklist impacts companies’ ability to do business in China.
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UN staff in Yemen were detained inside a Sanaa compound by Houthi forces, including five Yemenis and 15 international personnel. Some staff were released after questioning. The UN is seeking to resolve the situation amid ongoing tensions and accusations of espionage by Houthis.
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Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, a senior Houthi military figure sanctioned by the UN, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The attack occurred amid ongoing Yemen conflict and Gaza ceasefire, with the Houthis vowing to continue their resistance against Israel and other enemies. The death was announced days into the Gaza ceasefire.
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A Cameroon-flagged tanker, the Falcon, was hit by an unknown projectile off Yemen, resulting in a fire and damage. The ship was abandoned at sea, with 24 crew evacuated and two fatalities. The incident follows recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, linked to regional tensions and ongoing conflicts.
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Houthi security forces entered a UN compound in Sanaa, Yemen, detaining staff and raising tensions. Despite assurances of safety, ongoing arrests and accusations of espionage threaten humanitarian efforts amid Yemen's decade-long civil war and regional instability. The UN calls for immediate release.
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Yemen remains deeply affected by the Gaza war, with the Houthis continuing attacks on Israel and Israel targeting Yemen. Regional dynamics are shifting as Yemen's secessionist movements and alliances with Israel and the UAE complicate the conflict's landscape. Diplomatic efforts face significant hurdles.
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The Houthi-controlled government in Yemen has detained at least 55 UN and aid workers, including recent arrests of staff from the World Food Programme. The group accuses some of espionage linked to Israel, while the UN condemns the detentions and calls for their immediate release. The situation escalated after a deadly Israeli strike in Sanaa killed senior Houthi officials.
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Entisar Hammadi, a Yemeni model and actress, was detained in Sanaa in February 2021 and sentenced to five years on charges widely regarded as false. She was released this weekend after nearly five years in prison, highlighting ongoing repression of women under Houthi rule amid Yemen's civil war.
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Amnesty International reports that a US-led airstrike on a detention facility in Yemen's Saada province on April 28, 2025, killed at least 61 civilians, mostly Ethiopian migrants. The attack, part of Operation Rough Rider, is criticized for violating international humanitarian law and targeting a known civilian site.
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On November 6, 2025, Somali pirates attacked and seized the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite in the Indian Ocean, over 1,000 km off Somalia’s coast. The 24 crew members locked themselves safely in the ship’s citadel. The pirates, armed with machine guns and RPGs, reportedly operate from a hijacked Iranian fishing boat. EU naval forces are responding amid rising piracy linked to regional instability.
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Recent events in Gaza include Israeli strikes killing civilians, Hamas locating a soldier's body, and ongoing negotiations over prisoner exchanges. The ceasefire faces violations, border restrictions, and humanitarian challenges, with over 68,800 deaths in two years of conflict. Both sides continue efforts to recover remains and coordinate aid.
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Yemen's Houthis have indicated a pause in their attacks on shipping and Israel, aligning with the Gaza ceasefire. However, they have not officially declared an end to their campaign, warning of resumption if Gaza is attacked again. The group’s actions have impacted Red Sea shipping and detained UN staff.
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Israeli forces continue demolitions and conduct strikes in Gaza, despite a ceasefire. Palestinian casualties rise, rescue efforts recover bodies, and aid access remains restricted. Israel and US discuss Hamas fighters' deportation, while Israeli legislation targets media and prisoners. The region remains volatile.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with former President Trump, highlighting enduring strategic interests despite past controversies. The meeting signals continued close ties, with MBS positioning himself as a regional peacemaker and reformer, amid ongoing regional conflicts and economic challenges.
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On December 4-5, 2025, a Pentagon Inspector General report cleared Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of wrongdoing after he used the Signal app on his personal device to share sensitive information about planned strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants. While Hegseth had authority to declassify the material, the report found his actions violated Pentagon policy and risked operational security. The case is considered closed amid bipartisan scrutiny.
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The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has expanded control across southern Yemen, including key oil facilities and border regions, amid ongoing clashes with the internationally recognized government. This escalation risks reigniting Yemen's civil war and regional instability.
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The UN condemns the detention of 59 Yemeni staff by Houthis, including referrals to a criminal court. The Houthis, who control Sanaa since 2014, have convicted 17 of spying, with UN officials alleging mistreatment and violations of international law. The situation highlights ongoing Yemen conflict tensions.