Global oil prices climbed after Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery, renewing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. Diplomatic talks continue to ease tensions, while OPEC+ producers are expected to maintain December output targets amid market uncertainty
Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged missile, drone and airstrikes, causing casualties and escalating regional tensions. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi targets, while coalition strikes hit Yemen, prompting the US to update travel advisories over security threats
Civilians continue fleeing homes in Yemen as conflict and insecurity deepen the humanitarian crisis, with over 184,000 displaced since August 1. Disease outbreaks, blocked roads, shortages, rising food and fuel prices, civilian casualties and funding gaps are worsening conditions and limiting aid access
Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, alleging the strikes caused major fires. The attacks mark a further escalation in cross-border hostilities.
At least 44 people were killed in clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters over the past 24 hours, according to military sources. Fighting continued across Taiz and Lahj provinces as both sides battled for strategic positions near Bab al-Mandeb
Houthi attacks have cast doubt on the alliance’s value, with neither Islamabad nor Ankara showing any inclination to provide military assistance to Riyadh
More than 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated last week, with the number rising rapidly, the IOM said. Families are fleeing again as clashes spread, humanitarian access becomes harder and host communities come under growing strain
Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities
