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From proximity to Yemen’s Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.

From proximity to Yemen’s Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.









Air attacks follow separatists’ refusal to withdraw from eastern provinces seized earlier this month.
Nearly 3,000 detainees to be released under latest prisoner swap deal reached during talks in Oman.
A spokesperson for Antonio Guterres calls for UN staffers’ immediate release, as 69 now detained in the country.
The Houthis have stepped up arrests of UN staff since Israel launched its genocidal war on Palestinians in Gaza.
STC says Aden, the base of the internationally recognised government, also under their control.
The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.
The Houthis’ maritime campaign has killed at least nine mariners and seen four ships sunk.
Dozens of Yemeni UN personnel could face death penalty, as UN says at least 59 of its staff are being held by the group.
United Nations demands the release of its employees after Houthi forces raided a facility and detained staff in Sanaa.
Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon issues distress call about 60 nautical miles (110km) south of Yemen’s Ahwar in Gulf of Aden.