How Yemen factors into wider conflict in the Middle East

Yemeni troops conducted a military operation targeting Iran-backed Huthi militants on Saturday. A spokesperson for the country’s armed forces condemned the group, saying it has “dragged Yemen into regional conflicts in service of foreign agendas and schemes.” The Huthis are among several Iranian proxies that have threa

The United Arab Emirates says an Iranian missile targeted one of its ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Yemen attacks Houthis, Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill wins approval, and other Middle East news  AP News

Yemen's army attacks Houthis, Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill wins approval, and other Middle East news  Toronto Star

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential neighbourhoods in the city of Marib on Friday (Aug 7), killing two people and wounding 14, state news agency SABA reported, citing local authorities.Yemen's army said early on Saturday it had responded against Hout

Yemen's army said early on Saturday it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact. The army did not give details of the operations or say when they took place.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to official Falkland Islands figures, recorded a quarterly increase of 3.4% as a result of the impact of higher fuel prices.

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential neighbourhoods in the city of Marib on Friday, killing two people and wounding 14, state news agency SABA reported, citing local authorities. Yemen’s army said early on Saturday it had responded against Houthi forc

Two killed, 14 wounded as Houthis strike Marib again Yemen's Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential neighbourhoods in the city of Marib on Friday, killing two people and wounding 14, Reuters reported, citing state news agency SABA. Yemen's army said early on Saturday

The UN Security Council also expressed concern on Aug 7 at the heightened tensions in Yemen.

Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% Business live – latest updates US employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July and job gains for the previous two months were revised down sharply, as the summer slump in job growth continued amid ongoing conflict

On Friday, oil prices experienced a modest rise amid shipping uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders exhibit caution regarding transit through this critical route. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict. Additionally, Iran and Oman are exploring new transit

Petrobras posts third-highest profit as Middle East conflict lifts oil prices  Reuters

Yemen’s Houthi militant group said it would attack Saudi oil tankers in the northern Red Sea, a potential fresh escalation in its attacks on shipping.