Sanaa, Yemen
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Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.
September 19, 2026Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
September 19, 2026Explainer: How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat - Reuters
Explainer: How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat Reuters
September 17, 2026Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
September 11, 2026Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
July 23, 2026Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
July 20, 2026Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.
July 14, 2026Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says - Reuters
Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says Reuters
July 13, 2026A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' - Reuters
A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' Reuters
May 6, 2026Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home - reuters.com
Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home reuters.com
April 2, 2026Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates - Reuters
Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates Reuters
March 30, 2026Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
March 28, 2026'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink
Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.
February 27, 2026