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Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
October 9, 2026Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
October 8, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile Reuters
October 8, 2026Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say - Reuters
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say Reuters
October 7, 2026Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation - Reuters
Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation Reuters
October 7, 2026Two Saudi airports targeted on Monday as fighting with Yemen's Houthis escalates - Reuters
Two Saudi airports targeted on Monday as fighting with Yemen's Houthis escalates Reuters
October 6, 2026PODCAST: Yemen retakes Strait, Spain early election, Nobels (Updated) - Reuters
PODCAST: Yemen retakes Strait, Spain early election, Nobels (Updated) Reuters
October 5, 2026Yemeni government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait - Reuters
Yemeni government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait Reuters
October 5, 2026Oil climbs after Yemeni Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites - Reuters
Oil climbs after Yemeni Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites Reuters
October 4, 2026Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? - Reuters
Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? Reuters
October 4, 2026Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis - Reuters
Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis Reuters
October 4, 2026Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold - Reuters
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold Reuters
October 2, 2026Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
September 27, 2026Seven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says - Reuters
Seven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says Reuters
September 27, 2026Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones - Reuters
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones Reuters
September 26, 2026At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks - Reuters
At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks Reuters
September 24, 2026Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi ballistic missiles, Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says - Reuters
Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi ballistic missiles, Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says Reuters
September 24, 2026Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reported to have called off airstrikes - reuters.com
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reported to have called off airstrikes reuters.com
September 21, 2026Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
September 21, 2026Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict - Reuters
Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict Reuters
September 20, 2026Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
September 19, 2026'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.
September 18, 2026Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.
September 18, 2026Explainer: How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat - Reuters
Explainer: How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat Reuters
September 17, 2026Italy readies navy to protect its shipping amid Bab el-Mandeb tensions - reuters.com
Italy readies navy to protect its shipping amid Bab el-Mandeb tensions reuters.com
September 17, 2026Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander's standing - Reuters
Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander's standing Reuters
September 16, 2026Most Gulf bourses in red on Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump - Reuters
Most Gulf bourses in red on Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump Reuters
September 15, 2026Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall - Reuters
Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall Reuters
September 15, 2026Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice - Reuters
Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice Reuters
September 13, 2026Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind - Reuters
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind Reuters
September 12, 2026Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.
September 12, 2026Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping - Reuters
Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping Reuters
September 12, 2026Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
September 11, 2026How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.
September 11, 2026Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane Reuters
September 11, 2026Yemen's Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait in new threat to shipping - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait in new threat to shipping Reuters
September 10, 2026Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.
September 10, 2026Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say - Reuters
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say Reuters
September 10, 2026Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
September 10, 2026Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? - Reuters
Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? Reuters
September 8, 2026Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
August 29, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu Reuters
August 24, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Najran airport, Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Najran airport, Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia Reuters
August 20, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan with two drones - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan with two drones Reuters
August 13, 2026US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
August 11, 2026Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi ship in Bab el-Mandeb, Houthi-run news agency says - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi ship in Bab el-Mandeb, Houthi-run news agency says Reuters
August 11, 2026Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
August 11, 2026Houthi attack on small cargo ship in Red Sea kills three crew members, sources say - Reuters
Houthi attack on small cargo ship in Red Sea kills three crew members, sources say Reuters
August 11, 2026PODCAST: Israel rejects Gaza plan, Yemen Saudi strike and Taylor Swift - Reuters
PODCAST: Israel rejects Gaza plan, Yemen Saudi strike and Taylor Swift Reuters
August 9, 2026Houthi attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government troops - Reuters
Houthi attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government troops Reuters
August 6, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Reuters
August 5, 2026Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.
August 4, 2026Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Indian minister says - Reuters
Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Indian minister says Reuters
August 4, 2026Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
August 4, 2026Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
August 3, 2026Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
July 31, 2026Yemen's Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea Reuters
July 31, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say Reuters
July 29, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea Reuters
July 28, 2026China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say - Reuters
China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say Reuters
July 28, 2026Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says - Reuters
Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says Reuters
July 27, 2026Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
July 27, 2026Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict - Reuters
Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict Reuters
July 24, 2026Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea - Reuters
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea Reuters
July 24, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say Reuters
July 23, 2026Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war - Reuters
Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war Reuters
July 23, 2026Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
July 23, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two Saudi tankers; source says Encelia hit by missile - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two Saudi tankers; source says Encelia hit by missile Reuters
July 22, 2026More ships change course in Red Sea after Houthi threats, data shows - Reuters
More ships change course in Red Sea after Houthi threats, data shows Reuters
July 22, 2026Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military - Reuters
Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military Reuters
July 22, 2026Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats - Reuters
Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats Reuters
July 21, 2026Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact - Reuters
Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact Reuters
July 20, 2026Yemen's Houthis say they will impose naval blockade against Saudi Arabia - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis say they will impose naval blockade against Saudi Arabia Reuters
July 20, 2026Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
July 17, 2026Suspected pirates seize tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden, sources say - Reuters
Suspected pirates seize tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden, sources say Reuters
July 17, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say Reuters
July 16, 2026'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, 2026UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose - Reuters
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose Reuters
May 20, 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, 2026OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say Reuters
May 2, 2026The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
April 13, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 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, 2026Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook - Reuters
Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook Reuters
March 30, 2026Indian shares log worst fiscal since 2020 as foreign exodus, war, trade woes bite - Reuters
Indian shares log worst fiscal since 2020 as foreign exodus, war, trade woes bite Reuters
March 30, 2026Indian shares head for worst month since March 2020, financials lead losses - Reuters
Indian shares head for worst month since March 2020, financials lead losses Reuters
March 30, 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, 2026What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
March 25, 2026Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder - Reuters
Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder Reuters
March 25, 2026Morning Bid: Iran widens war on shipping, Trump talks Strait - Reuters
Morning Bid: Iran widens war on shipping, Trump talks Strait Reuters
March 12, 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