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'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
June 15, 2026Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".
June 12, 2026Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand - Reuters
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand Reuters
June 8, 2026Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon - Reuters
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon Reuters
June 7, 2026Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
May 2, 2026Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home - reuters.com
Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home reuters.com
April 2, 2026Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates - Reuters
Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates Reuters
March 30, 2026Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region Reuters
March 28, 2026Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
March 28, 2026Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue - reuters.com
Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue reuters.com
March 28, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
February 28, 2026Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea - Reuters
Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea Reuters
February 27, 2026'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink
Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.
February 27, 2026Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ - Reuters
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ Reuters
February 25, 2026