Yemen war: US 'to end support' for offensive operations - BBC News

The US is set to announce an end to its support for offensive operations in Yemen, which has been devastated by a six-year war in which more than 110,000 people are believed to have died.

UN warns of Yemen famine; no aid from Saudis, UAE, Kuwait

The UN's humanitarian chief warned on Tuesday "the spectre of famine" has returned to war-torn Yemen and for the first time singled out Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait for giving nothing to this year's $3.4bn appeal for desperately needed aid.

Saudi King absolves troops of any future accountability for their conduct in Yemen war

A royal decree by Saudi King Salman has ‘pre-exonerated’ all troops fighting in Yemen from any accountability issues they may face over their conduct in the war, in which thousands of civilians have been killed and wounded.

Italian officials & German firm face lawsuit over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

A complaint has been filed by a coalition of human rights groups against Italian government officials and a major European arms manufacturer over their alleged involvement in the aerial bombing of Yemen.

At least 30 Africans drown off Yemen after boat capsized: IOM

At least 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat heading towards Djibouti operated by smugglers who are reported to have fired on passengers, the United Nations said Friday.

UN Urges Saudi Arabia to Keep Yemen’s Sea Ports Open for Critical Aid

The United Nations is calling for the permanent re-opening of all of Yemen’s sea ports to allow vital, life-saving humanitarian and commercial cargo to enter.

46 People killed in Arab coalition bombings in Yemen

At least 46 people, including 11 civilians, were killed in the last 24 hours in bombings allegedly by the Arab coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, in western Yemen, medical sources told EFE on Thursday.

UN decries ‘deepening catastrophe’ in Yemen after milestone 1,000 days of bloodshed

Three-quarters of Yemenis, including over 11 million children, are in a desperate need of humanitarian aid while over a half are suffering dire food and water shortages, UN agencies are reporting, fearing the worst is yet to come.

Saudis Need Partners, UK Wants Trade Deal: What Will May's Mideast Tour Deliver?

Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Riyadh Wednesday as part of her three day tour of the Middle East, aiming to boost the UK's presence in the region amid tough negotiations over the country's exit from the EU.

Amnesty urges Greece to scrap Saudi arms sale as war in Yemen continues

Amnesty International is urging the Greek government to scrap a controversial arms sale to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen, AP reports.

Saudi Arabia Still Blocking Aid to Yemen despite Pledge to Lift Siege

Aid agencies said Saudi Arabia had not fulfilled its promise to reopen humanitarian aid corridors into northern Yemen on Thursday, leaving the main aid lifeline closed for tens of thousands of starving people.

Saudi-led coalition to lift blockade on UN aid to Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has said the airport in the capital Sana'a and a key Red Sea port, Hudaydah, will re-open to United Nations aid shipments today.

Famine survey warns of thousands dying daily in Yemen if ports stay closed

A U.S.-funded famine survey said Tuesday that thousands of Yemenis could die daily if a Saudi-led military coalition does not lift its blockade on the country's key ports.

Iran, Lebanon dismiss Arab League’s harsh statement

Iran on Monday rejected a harsh statement by Arab League foreign ministers condemning the Islamic Republic and its proxy Hezbollah, saying the tirade was "full of lies" and the product of Saudi "pressure and propaganda."

Arab FMs condemn Iran's intervention in Arab affairs

Arab foreign ministers condemned on Sunday Iran's intervention into Arab countries' affairs, saying they have asked the Arab group at the UN to address the President of the UN Security Council over Iran's violations.

Algerian PM: Arab States Spent $130bln to Destroy Syria, Libya, Yemen

Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia said some regional Arab states have spent $130 billion to obliterate Syria, Libya and Yemen.

Iran urges 'friendship' with Saudi Arabia amid Yemen row

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday gestured "friendship" between two major Muslim states of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

At least 26 civilians killed in airstrike in Yemen, Houthi rebels say

 At least 26 civilians died and dozens were injured Wednesday in an airstrike in northwestern Yemen that Houthi rebels said was carried out by a Saudi-led coalition.

UN team to probe war crimes in Yemen

The United Nations had agreed to send a group of experts to investigate reported war crimes in Yemen, the UN Human Rights Council announced.

Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen War Crimes: HRW

Human Rights Watch the Saudi-led coalition is committing war crimes in Yemen, saying its airstrikes killed 39 civilians including 26 children in two months.