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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis demand $51bn and recognition from Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi rebels have demanded $51 billion in compensation and formal recognition of their authority over Yemen to end attacks on Saudi Arabia. These demands emerged after Saudi Arabia approached the group to explore a negotiated settlement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Taiz faces water crisis amid Houthi siege
Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, is experiencing a severe water crisis. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their siege, limiting access to water sources and delivery trucks. Humanitarian groups report that the needs of over one million residents are barely being met.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent Crude Tops $111 After Saudi Oil Field Attack
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels kill 53 in Yemen military camp attack
Houthi rebels attacked a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53 members of the internal security forces and wounding approximately 200. The attack occurs amid a surge in fighting in the country.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels strike Saudi airport, seize territory
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly struck Saudi Arabia's main international airport and seized territory near a vital shipping chokepoint, demonstrating increased military capabilities. Saudi Arabia has struggled to counter these attacks, despite superior weaponry, as previous air campaigns have yielded limited success.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones
Saudi Arabia's coalition forces announced the interception of multiple aerial threats, including three drones and two cruise missiles over the Red Sea. A ballistic missile was also destroyed over Yanbu, the kingdom's primary oil terminal, amid ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi Rebels Attempt Ballistic Missile Production with Chinese Parts
Houthi rebels are reportedly attempting to produce their own medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied from China. These missiles, modeled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan, could potentially reach Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Saudi-led coalition asks Sanaa residents to evacuate oil facility
The Saudi-led coalition asked civilians to evacuate the area around the Yemen Petroleum Company in Sanaa ahead of planned operations. Houthi rebels stated a harsh response would follow.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels claim Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels reported that Saudi Arabia conducted multiple airstrikes overnight. The targeted areas included Yemen's northern border with Saudi Arabia and its western coastline. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to the claims.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi Rebels Encircle Taiz, Yemen, Cutting Off Supplies
Houthi rebels have encircled Taiz, Yemen, a city of over one million people, cutting off most access to supplies. Residents fear running out of food and fuel, recalling a previous, harsh siege. Explosions are audible in surrounding areas, with some strikes hitting the city.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMissile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis strike Saudi targets including Riyadh airport and Aramco refinery
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh. Explosions were heard over the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition announced strikes on military targets in Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSmoke and fire seen near Riyadh Aramco facility
A large plume of smoke and fire was seen near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday. Saudi authorities have not immediately confirmed the incident, which occurs amid escalating regional tensions.
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Politics · Middle EastEnergy Department Engineer Arrested for Alleged Houthi Support
A Department of Energy electrical engineer, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, has been arrested and charged with providing material support to the Houthi rebels. The FBI alleges he purchased materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveled to Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Pledges Military Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthis
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthi Rebels Seize Red Sea Islands
Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a vital maritime shipping route and pushes them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Attacks and Diplomatic Setbacks
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $107.51 per barrel and WTI crude at $102.32. Attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the rise, alongside the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen group used AI for guided weapons, Anthropic reports
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen prison airstrike death toll reaches 23
Rescuers in Yemen have recovered more bodies from a prison destroyed by an airstrike, bringing the death toll to 23. Seven people remain missing. The incident occurs amid escalating conflict between Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
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