Yemen
Saudi source: Ground push may be needed in Yemen
Egypt
March 26, 2015
Saudi source: Ground push may be needed in Yemen
A ground offensive may be needed to restore order in Yemen, a Saudi source familiar with defence matters said on…
FM: Egypt ready for a military intervention in Yemen
Egypt
March 26, 2015
FM: Egypt ready for a military intervention in Yemen
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has announced, that it is coordinating with Saudi Arabia to launch military attacks against Houthi rebels…
Official: Jordan participates in Saudi-led operation in Yemen
Egypt
March 26, 2015
Official: Jordan participates in Saudi-led operation in Yemen
Jordanian air force fighter jets are participating in the Saudi- led operation with its Arab allies against Houthi fighters in…
Oil prices surge after Saudi air strikes in Yemen
World
March 26, 2015
Oil prices surge after Saudi air strikes in Yemen
Brent crude oil shot up nearly 6 percent on Thursday after Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies began a military operation in Yemen, but…
Saudi Arabia, allies launch air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters
Egypt
March 26, 2015
Saudi Arabia, allies launch air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters
Saudi Arabia and Gulf region allies launched military operations including air strikes in Yemen on Thursday, officials said, to counter Iran-allied forces besieging the southern…
Shiite rebels ‘capture defence minister in south Yemen’
World
March 25, 2015
Shiite rebels ‘capture defence minister in south Yemen’
Yemen's Shiite rebels said Wednesday that their forces captured Defence Minister Mahmud al-Subaihi as they advanced towards Aden, the port…
FM says Egypt, Gulf approved military intervention in Yemen
Egypt
March 25, 2015
FM says Egypt, Gulf approved military intervention in Yemen
Yemen has said that Egypt and Gulf countries approved a military intervention in the country following a request it made…
Expert: Houthis won’t block ships passage through Bab el-Mandeb
Egypt
March 25, 2015
Expert: Houthis won’t block ships passage through Bab el-Mandeb
"Houthis are not so stupid to prevent ships from passing through the strait of Bab el-Mandeb in Yemen," Mohamed Mogahed…
US officials: Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border
World
March 25, 2015
US officials: Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border
Saudi Arabia is moving heavy military equipment including artillery to areas near its border with Yemen, US officials said on…
UN warns Yemen conflict could become Iraq-Libya-Syria scenario
World
March 23, 2015
UN warns Yemen conflict could become Iraq-Libya-Syria scenario
The United Nations warned on Sunday that Yemen's conflict could become an "Iraq-Libya-Syria" scenario if either side pushes for control…