Houthis Block Peace Efforts, Yemen Warns

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani accused Iran-backed Houthi militias of blocking UN peace efforts led by envoy Hans Grundberg. He said the Houthis want to keep the war going and reject peace, encouraged by Iran. The Yemeni government supports peace initiatives, but the Houthis refuse them. Zindani warned that Iran smuggles weapons like drones [...]

Hope And Healing For Children In War-Torn Yemen

In Yemen, years of conflict have buried numerous explosive devices in the ground, threatening lives, particularly children. Humanitarian groups are supporting awareness sessions that teach people how to remain safe. The sessions educate families on how to identify and report harmful objects, preventing death and injury. Between March and May 2025, more than 81,000 individuals [...]

Yemen Boat Disaster Kills Many Migrants

A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, killing at least 86 people. The boat had about 170 migrants, mostly from Ethiopia. Only 42 were rescued. The boat capsized in bad weather near Abyan province. Many bodies have been found along the shore. Yemen is a key route for migrants from the Horn [...]

Israel Strikes Yemen’s Hodeida Port Again

Israel launched new airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida, warning Yemen could face the same fate as Iran. This marks the second Israeli strike on the port in a month. The attacks follow repeated Houthi missile and drone launches at Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Israel claims it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, [...]

Urgent Polio Vaccination Drive Launched In Yemen

Yemen is currently experiencing a serious polio outbreak, with 282 confirmed cases of variant type 2 poliovirus since 2021. The virus is still spreading, based on recent environmental testing. To help stop the outbreak, a new vaccination campaign took place from 12 to 14 July 2025 in 12 southern areas controlled by the government. Health [...]

Yemen Houthis Defy Israeli Threats

The conflict between Yemen’s Houthi group and Israel is tense and dangerous. The Houthis, led by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, say they will continue attacking Israel because they want to stop what they call Israel’s harmful actions in the Gaza Strip. Recently, Israel’s Defense Minister warned Yemen, saying Yemen could face strong military action like what happened [...]

Houthis And Al-Shabab Unite To Strengthen Regional Threat

In April, the U.S. hit Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal with 14 airstrikes, killing 80 people, targeting Houthi militants who attacked ships in the Red Sea to support Palestinians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Somalia’s Al-Shabab militants were growing stronger, capturing towns near the capital despite Somali and U.S. attacks. Though the Houthis and Al-Shabab operate on [...]

Yemen’s Economy Worsens Amid Regional Tensions

The conflict between Iran and Israel is hurting Yemen’s weak economy. The Yemeni rial has dropped even more in value, and fuel prices have gone up again. This is the fourth increase this year. Because Yemen imports most of its goods, prices are rising fast. The government is trying to help with a 100-day emergency [...]

Yemen At The Breaking Point

Yemen is facing a severe crisis with ongoing division, economic collapse, and great human suffering. The UN’s Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, warned that the country cannot endure more years of this struggle and called for urgent political progress. Nearly half of Yemen’s population, over 17 million people, are suffering from severe malnutrition, and without continued [...]

Israel’s First Naval Strike On Yemen’s Houthis

For the first time, Israel’s navy attacked the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting docks in the rebel-held port city of Hodeida. The Houthis had been firing missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, showing support for Palestinians. Israel warned Yemenis to leave the ports, accusing Houthis of using [...]

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