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US hits alleged financing ring linking Yemen rebels, Iran with sanctions
The US has levelled sanctions against a Yemeni network that it claims was cooperating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to illicitly transfer tens of millions of dollars to Yemen's Houthi rebels
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Yemen's Houthis rebels launch drone attack on Saudi Arabia's air base
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched a bomb-laden drone attack on the King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia's southern city of Khamis Mushait
US condemns devastating humanitarian toll of Houthi offensive in Yemen
The US special envoy to Yemen has expressed Washington's concern over the "devastating humanitarian consequences" of the Houthi militia's offensive in Marib.
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US Navy seizes weapons in Arabian Sea likely bound for Yemen Houthi rebels
Iran's mission to the UN did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though Tehran has denied in the past giving the rebels weapons
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco facility; no Saudi confirmation
The military coalition led by Saudi Arabia intervened in Yemen against the Iran-aligned Houthis in 2015.
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At least 40 civilian casualties in central Yemen in March alone, says UN
The ongoing battle between Yemen's Houthi rebels and government forces in the central province of Marib has caused 40 civilian casualties in March alone, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday
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Saudi-led jets strike Yemen rebel sites after Aramco hit: Report
The escalation is liable to hinder U.S. efforts to end the seven-year war in Yemen, which has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with widespread famine and disease.
UN, partners launch $3.85 billion humanitarian plan for war-torn Yemen
The UN and its partners have launched the 2021 humanitarian response plan for Yemen that seeks $3.85 billion for urgent, life-saving aid for more than half of the country's war-torn population
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Escalation in Yemen hostilities opportunity for terror groups, says India
India expressed concern over recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it's "worrisome" this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups to spread their presence
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Yemen forces backed by Saudi coalition launch offensive against Houthis
The offensive comes after years of a political and military stalemate during the six years of deadly civil war, Xinhua news agency reported
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Yemen heading toward biggest famine in modern history, says UN WFP
Around 400,000 children may die in Yemen this year without urgent intervention
Yemen's Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia's oil site
US condemns attack, says its commitment to defend Saudi 'unwavering'
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Yemen's Houthis say they fire missiles at Saudi oil, military facilities
There was no immediate confirmation from oil firm Aramco or from Saudi authorities. Ras Tanura is the site of an oil refinery and the world's biggest offshore oil loading facility
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UN chief: Appeal for Yemen raises ''disappointing'' $1.7 billion in aid
A United Nations appeal for aid to Yemen to alleviate the world's worst humanitarian disaster raised some USD 1.7 billion Monday a result the UN chief called disappointing
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UN: Yemen faces world's worst famine and needs $3.85 billion
Conflict-torn Yemen is falling off a cliff and will face the worst famine the world has seen for decades unless donors, and especially its Gulf neighbours, contribute generously
US: Joe Biden reverses Trump's designation of Houthis as terrorists
Two weeks before stepping down, President Trump, designated Houthis as a terrorist group, disregarding the fact such a decision could lead to the death of thousands of starving Yemenis
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Joe Biden to end US support for Saudi Arabia-led offensive in Yemen
The move would fulfill a campaign pledge by Biden, whose administration plans to pursue diplomacy to end the overall conflict in Yemen
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UN panel: Yemen's civil war being fuelled by economic profiteering
The experts estimate Houthi rebels diverted at least USD 1.8 billion in 2019 that was supposed to go to the government to pay salaries and provide basic services to citizens
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US: Biden administration suspends some sanctions imposed on Yemen rebels
The sanctions Pompeo imposed had taken effect Jan. 19, just a day before President Joe Biden was inaugurated
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Yemen, China, Cuba top Mike Pompeo's to-do list as time runs down
As time runs down on the Trump administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aides are rushing to complete actions they believe will cement the legacy of the president and themselves
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