Yemen News & Breaking Stories

Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza. Fighting continues. Israel captures buffer zone, cutting off Hamas supply route. Gaza in turmoil.

Iranian President Raisi's helicopter makes "hard landing" in misty forest. Urgent rescue efforts underway. Prayers requested as Iran faces internal and external challenges.

Israel strikes east Lebanon after 300 drones and missiles from Iran. Iron Dome defends with 90% success rate. US allies assist.

Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East as commandos rappel from helicopters.

US restricts travel in Israel as Iran threatens retaliation for April 1 airstrike. Biden fears attack "sooner than later." Israel warns Iran.

Director denounces Israel, links Gaza dehumanization to Holocaust in Academy Awards speech. Stars wear red pins for peace and justice.

Bank holidays in March 2024: Most states closed on March 8 for Mahashivratri, stock markets also shut. International Women's Day celebrated globally.

Middle East Women Initiative highlights 'Investing in Women' theme this International Women's Day, addressing poverty, green economies, and feminist change-makers.

Oil prices edge down following U.S. Federal Reserve comments and Middle East tensions, with uncertainty in demand and market surplus forecasted.

Card Louis Raphael Sako and other Patriarchs and Bishops release pastoral letters for Lent, urging fasting, prayer, and reconciliation.

US, UK and allies launched strikes against Yemen, reducing Houthi capabilities to threaten international shipping in the Red Sea.

Ground offensive expands to every part of Gaza, as fears of wider conflict grow after US warship attacked. UN estimates 1.8 million displaced.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make his first public comments since the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel went to war.

Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel, raising concerns of a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have fired drones and missiles at Israel, escalating the regional risks of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US Navy ship intercepts missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, possibly towards Israel. No casualties reported.

Hezbollah targeted Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms, leading to artillery barrages from Israel. No casualties reported.

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.

Iran-backed forces in Syria pose a threat to US and Israel.

Coalition congratulates leaders on Eid al-Adha, pledges support for Yemen.