The Middle East is never short of surprises. The U. S. President Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on a Saturday. The target was the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The U. S. President made it clear that these strikes were a response to the Houthis' attacks on shipping in a crucial s
Deep in the Indian Ocean, a remote island named Abd al-Kuri in Yemen is seeing some unusual activity. Satellite images reveal that an airstrip is nearly complete on this small dot of land. This could be a game-changer for military operations in the region, especially those patrolling the Gulf of Ade
Imagine spending over two decades in prison without ever being charged with a crime. This is the reality for 11 Yemeni men who were recently released from the U. S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were among the last detainees held there since 2002, when the base became a detention site for
So, here's what happened. Israeli forces bombed key areas in Yemen, like Sanaa and Hodeidah. This attack left bodies on the ground and a United Nations team in danger. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization boss, was almost caught in the chaos. He tweeted about it, saying, "Just a
Late on Friday night, a missile from Yemen found its way to Tel Aviv, Israel's bustling city. The missile touched down in the southern Jaffa area, making it a rare event given Israel's strong air defenses. Sirens alerted residents, but attempts to intercept the missile failed. The result? Over a doz
You'd think having lots of oil would make a country rich, but that’s not always the case. Some countries with plenty of natural resources have slower economic growth. This is what people call the "resource curse. " Most studies look at rich countries, but what about a place like Yemen, which is new
Imagine this: Houthi rebels in Yemen are making a staggering $180 million each month just by threatening ships. Yes, you read that right! A new study for the United Nations Security Council says these rebels are raking in around $2 billion a year. This isn't your average protection racket; it's happ
The US military made a move against Houthi rebels in Yemen recently, using a stealthy tool in their arsenal: B-2 Spirit bombers. These planes took out five hidden weapons sites, showing the world no target is too tough to reach. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the strike sent a strong messag
On Wednesday evening, the US military struck Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks targeted underground storage facilities filled with advanced weapons. These weapons were used to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This time, the US used B-2 bombers, which are much larger and ca
You might remember Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who got into trouble over weapons sales a while back. Well, he's apparently diving back into the business after being released in a big prisoner swap two years ago. According to reports, he's trying to sell automatic weapons worth millions to t
