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Who are Yemen’s Giants Brigades and who do they fight for? Yemen’s Giants Brigades have emerged as one of the most powerful forces fighting the Houthis. Built with UAE backing and rooted in Yemen’s southern movement, they are now fighting alongside Saudi-backed government forces in a major new offensive. So who are the Giants Brigades, who do they actually fight for and what does their rise tell us about Yemen’s war?
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US Embassy reiterates warnings to citizens over Houthi 'hostilities' against Saudi Arabia The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned its citizens of escalating security threats from Yemen's Houthis, amid the ongoing fighting. In its alert, it said that the Houthis "engaged in hostilities" against the kingdom, including attacks on airports and other infrastructure that have resulted in travel disruptions and casualties. "Effective October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S.…
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Trump suggests no immediate plan to strike Iran, but says US 'locked and loaded' Speaking to the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump indicated that are no immediate plans to strike Iran. "I'm ready, we're ready. We're locked and loaded if we need to go, but there may be no reason for it," he said. "We seem to be getting everything we want," Trump added, referring to negotiations with Iran. He also described Washington's attempts at putting pressure on Iran through its blockade on the c…
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Watch: Qatar working towards 'interim deal' to end US-Iran escalation Qatar says it is working toward an interim deal between the US and Iran to prevent renewed fighting, as diplomats try to bridge differences between the two sides. Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said on Tuesday that both countries remained committed to negotiations and were reviewing proposals from mediators, including Qatar. He warned that further escalation could complicate negotiations. This comes af…