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Yemen

  • Israeli air strikes on Yemen airport ‘were metres from WHO chief’

    Politics

    A new round of alleged Israeli air strikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports while the World Health Organisation’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few metres from where we were — [...]

    Men carry a mock missile during a rally by university students and faculty denouncing strikes on Yemen and in solidarity with Palestinians, in the Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa on December 25, 2024. Yemen's Huthi rebels said on December 25 that they had fired a ballistic missile at central Israel, with Israeli forces saying they intercepted the attack. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP) (Photo by MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Sunak: Britain launched fresh Houthi airstrikes last night – and would ‘not hesitate’ to do it again

    UK Politics

    Rishi Sunak's announcement comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in the red sea in a bid to disrupt international shipping.

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issues a statement at 10 Downing Street, London, after British and US forces struck Houthi targets in Yemen in the fifth combined operation since January

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