Djibouti

Houthi fighters escort a convoy carrying prisoners freed in Mokha through the Bani Matar district on its way to Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, following the Houthi takeover of the southern Red Sea port city.

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The Gulf

Yemen displacement tops 76,000 as Houthi coastal offensive sends 1,400 fleeing to Djibouti - report

The surge follows the Houthis' rapid seizure of the Red Sea coastline, including the strategic port city of Mocha, prompting a wave of refugees to flee across the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Djibouti

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Houthis staging a rally against the U.S. and the U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen.

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Middle East

Houthi attacks knock out underwater cables linking Europe and Asia - report

The Iran-backed group stroke four cables between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, suggested report by Israeli news outlet Globes

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In this photo provided by the Indian Navy on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, a view of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda on fire after an attack, in the Gulf of Aden.

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International

Damaged cargo ship hit by Houthi strike to be towed to Djibouti

Despite being hit by missiles, the Rubymar remains afloat, with its crew safely evacuated to Djibouti after the attack

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Vue de la Knesset, le 15 novembre 2022

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Diplomacy

Delegates from the Gulf, Africa arrive in Israel to discuss regional links

The historic conference will focus on the war against terror, radicalization, desalination, and food security

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Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saied Khatibzadeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran on February 22, 2021.

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Middle East

Iran: Foreign ministry confirms 'explosion' at Red Sea vessel, claims damage was 'minor'

Iran claims vessel rocked by blast off Djibouti was deployed in area to fight pirates

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