Yemen’s Houthis release 9 mariners held since July ship attack
The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.

The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.




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Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah on Tuesday.
Penalties come a day after Israeli attacks on Yemen killed 35, and two weeks after Houthi PM was assassinated.
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Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after Israel targeted Qatar’s capital Doha.

Qatar has become the sixth country to come under attack by Israel in 2025 alone.
The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.
Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.

Yemen’s Houthis has vowed ‘vengeance’ against Israel after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, was ki
Houthis condemn killing of Ahmed al-Rahawi, other government ministers in Israeli attack on Yemen’s capital this week.
No immediate reports of casualties as Israel says it strikes military target. Houthis say civilians targeted.
Houthi official says Israeli attacks will not stop group from continuing support for Gaza, ‘no matter the sacrifices’.