Houthis
Houthis, officially Ansar Allah, is an Islamic religious, political and armed movement operating on the territory of Yemen. Houthis are a primarily Shia-led, Zaidi sect. Houthis are acting against the Yemeni central government.
- Houthis hold 19 oil tankers hostage off Yemeni coast – Saudi media
The Yemeni Houthis have captured 19 oil tankers and are keeping them from entering the Hodeidah port, according to reports from Saudi media quoting the Kingdom’s ambassador in Yemen.Business News - Saudi Arabia intercepted ‘Houthi missile’ over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s air defense forces intercepted a missile over Riyadh on Wednesday, state media reports. Houthi rebels reportedly fired a number of missiles towards a Saudi government building.World News - Saudi oil tanker hit by Houthi rebels in Red Sea – coalition
A Saudi oil tanker has been struck by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, west of Yemen’s Hodeidah, the Saudi-led coalition said. The vessel sustained "minor damage" and has continued on its route.World News - Coalition blames ‘technical glitch’ as Houthi rebels claim downing of Saudi jet in Yemen
A Saudi jet has crashed in northern Yemen due to a “technical glitch,” the Riyadh-led coalition says. Houthi rebels, however, claim they downed the aircraft, a media outlet affiliated with the group says.World News - Missile attack on Saudi palace opens new chapter in conflict – Houthi rebels
The Saudi-led coalition has reportedly shot down a ballistic missile targeting a meeting of royal leaders at the Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched the attack, reports Reuters, citing local media.World News - Houthis claim takeover of Yemeni capital, president calls for ‘all people’ to rise against them
The capital of Yemen, Sanaa is now reportedly under control of Houthi fighters, according to media citing the Interior Ministry. The group has allegedly retaken the city after the death of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.World News
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