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Houthis say 2 dead at gas station as fighting around Taiz intensifies, and other Mideast news

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday accused Yemeni government forces of an attack on a gas station in Taiz province that killed at least two people

The Independent UK · 11h ago

‘No oxygen to keep babies warm’: Newborns at risk as fuel shortage hits Yemen’s Taiz

A severe fuel shortage in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz has brought hospitals to the brink of collapse, as weeks of fighting between the country's Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have disrupted vital supplies and worsened the humanitarian crisis, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

The Times of India · Oct 26

Pope appeals for Yemen peace: Pontiff urges end to violence

Pope Leo on Sunday called for an end to the violence in Yemen and expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in the southwestern city of Taiz, less than two weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

The Times of India · Oct 25

Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk' by rebels' siege

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports, oil and military infra; take responsibility for camp attack that killed over 50

The Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi energy facilities and military sites. The group reported using ballistic missiles to target enemy mobilisation gatherings, resulting in multiple casualties. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree warned Yemeni nationals against joining Saudi coalition forces, citing financial incentives as traps. Meanwhile, Yemeni government…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Over 50 killed as Houthis target Yemen military camp with ballistic missiles

A deadly Houthi missile attack on a military training camp in Shabwa province killed at least 50 coalition fighters. The attack also resulted in over two dozen troops wounded, according to military officials. Following the strikes, Yemeni forces reported recapturing territory in Taiz governorate, while Houthi forces continued their offensive.…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Saudi Arabia’s Houthi trap: The underdog sets the price of war

The Houthis have demonstrated their capability to threaten Saudi Arabia's military superiority and economic infrastructure. The conflict continues as Saudi Arabia struggles to contain the Houthi advances, particularly in Taiz. The Houthis leverage their local knowledge and increased arms capabilities, complicating Saudi military efforts. Saudi reliance on fragmented Yemeni forces…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Houthis close in on key Yemen city of Taiz: Why a global trade route is at risk

The strategic advancement of Yemen's Houthi rebels in Taiz signals mounting challenges for the Saudi-led coalition-backed government. This ongoing conflict disrupts vital supply routes to Aden, exacerbating shortages of food and medical supplies for hundreds of thousands of civilians. The intensification of Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure raises significant security…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM

Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough

Speed of advance has left people rushing to buy food as basic supplies to city are cut off by fighting

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15