Yemen1 hr agoIran-backed Houthis join war with attack against IsraelThere are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.1 hr ago3 hrs agoPotential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economyThe Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.3 hrs ago27 Feb 2026'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brinkAid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears. 27 Feb 20268 Feb 2026Man with bomb plot past defends election candidacyShahid Butt will stand in Birmingham's council election and says his conviction in 1999 was unsafe.8 Feb 202623 Jan 2026'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisonsThe BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.23 Jan 202616 Jan 2026'I want to be deported' - Russia's foreign recruits in UkraineWith little military experience, Khalil went to war to support his family and ended up captured and forgotten in prison, with no prisoner swap.16 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Saudi-led coalition says UAE helped smuggle separatist leader out of YemenAidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, fled to Somaliland by boat before flying to Abu Dhabi, according to the coalition.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forcesThe presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.7 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in RiyadhIt comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.3 Jan 2026...
