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Breathtaking Drama Unfolds in Yemen as US and UK Launch Strikes Against Houthi Rebels

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US and UK airstrikes in Yemen spark outrage and retaliation threats from Houthi rebels, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

In a riveting turn of events, the United States and the United Kingdom have taken decisive action with airstrikes targeting military facilities in Yemen to counter the Houthi rebels' recent Red Sea ship attacks. The strikes have triggered a wave of reactions globally, with mixed responses from various countries and alliances. Amidst the chaos, concerns mount over the potential escalation of conflict and the impact on humanitarian needs in Yemen.

As the situation unfolds, regional emergency response managers in East Africa and Yemen are on high alert, bracing for potential humanitarian crises and safety and security challenges. The call for urgent updates in the UK Parliament adds to the urgency of the situation, reflecting the gravity of the events unfolding in Yemen.

The striking developments in Yemen have sparked widespread condemnation, with Russia strongly criticizing the US and UK for their actions on Yemeni soil. Meanwhile, protests erupt in Sanaa and across Yemen, showcasing the public's defiance against the foreign-led military strikes on their homeland.

In the midst of the chaos, oil prices surge, reflecting the global impact of the military actions in Yemen. The ongoing conflict poses a significant risk of regional escalation, raising concerns among leaders worldwide. The Yemen crisis continues to unfold, with the eyes of the world watching closely as events in the region continue to develop.

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Yemen strikes live updates: Houthis vow retaliation after US and UK ... (BBC News)

The US and UK launched strikes targeting military facilities in response to the Houthis' attack on ships in the Red Sea.

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World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen (Aljazeera.com)

The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of strikes on Yemen against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels who have been targeting international ...

Regional Emergency Response Manager EA & Yemen - Kenya (ReliefWeb)

Program/Project Management Job in Kenya about Disaster Management and Safety and Security, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from NRC; closing on 31 Jan ...

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By bombing Yemen, the west risks repeating its own mistakes (The Guardian)

Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire, ...

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Yemen strikes: Commons speaker calls for MPs to be urgently updated (The Guardian)

Lindsay Hoyle says he will recall parliament if necessary as minister says no immediate plans for more attacks.

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Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen (Reuters)

The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the Iran-backed movement's attacks ...

Russia strongly condemns UK, US strikes on Yemen (Anadolu Agency)

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accuses Washington of misinterpreting UN Security Council resolutions for further escalation of tension ...

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Middle East crisis live updates: Houthis say U.S., U.K. will pay a ... (CNBC)

The U.S. and U.K. carried out strikes against targets in Yemen, escalating tensions sparked by a spate of Houthi maritime attacks in the Red Sea.

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Live news: Morgan Stanley to pay $249mn to settle block trading ... (Financial Times)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoฤŸan has criticised the US and UK, Ankara's Nato allies, for the strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, calling them โ€œ ...

Oman condemns air strikes on Yemen by 'friendly countries,' calls for ... (Anadolu Agency)

Oman follows military action with great concern while Israel continued its brutal war and siege of Gaza Strip, says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US aim to ... (BBC News)

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.

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Australia says it provided personnel support for US, UK strikes in ... (Reuters Australia)

Australia provided personnel support to the U.S. and UK in their strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on ...

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Who Are the Houthi Rebels? Red Sea Attacks Result In U.S. and ... (TIME)

Strikes On Yemen. Yemen's Houthi supporters Rally Against Israel, U.S. And UK Yemeni protestors loyal to the Houthi movement lift their rifles as they ...

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Yemen: The IRC is deeply concerned about the humanitarian ... (International Rescue Committee)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the impacts of the military escalation in Yemen and the Red Sea for humanitarian needs ...

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Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks (Reuters)

Tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in several cities on Friday to hear their leaders condemn U.S. and British strikes on their country in response to ...

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U.S.-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Spark Outrage in the Middle East (The New York Times)

Criticism came from some U.S. allies, who warned that the attacks risked a broader regional conflict.

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Reactions to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen (Reuters)

The United States and Britain launched a series of strikes on Yemen on Thursday aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that started targeting international ...

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Oil prices rise 4% as US-led strikes in Yemen raise fears of wider ... (CNN)

US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher.

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Europe split over US-UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen (Reuters)

Italy, Spain and France stood out on Friday by not taking part in U.S. and British strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen and not even signing up to a ...

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Massive protest in Sanaa after US, UK strikes on Yemen rebels (FRANCE 24)

Hundreds of thousands of people, some carrying Kalashnikov rifles, massed for a major demonstration in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Friday after US ...

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Update: US and UK Strikes on Yemen Escalate Tensions (ACLED)

The spokesperson of the Houthi military forces acknowledged the attack, mentioning that 73 raids targeted the capital Sanaa and the governorates of al-Hudayda, ...

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Iran Slams 'Arbitrary' US, UK Strikes on Yemen Rebels (Voice of America)

Overnight strikes followed weeks of missile, drone attacks by Houthis against Red Sea shipping.

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US and UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen (CNN)

The US and UK military launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Thursday, a US official and UK official told ...

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Houthi threats of retaliation and mass protests in Yemen after US-UK ... (The Guardian)

Bombing marks major escalation in Middle East crisis and draws condemnation from leaders in the region.

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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Houthi targets in Yemen struck by ... (CNN International)

The Houthis vowed to retaliate after the US and UK militaries launched joint strikes against multiple targets, and Israel hit back against a genocide case ...

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U.S. carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep ... (Reuters)

The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters, after President Joe Biden's ...

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A Slippery Slope? U.S., U.K. Launch Strikes on Iran-Backed Houthis ... (United States Institute of Peace)

On January 12, the United States and the United Kingdom, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, launched military strikes against ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Renewed attacks on Houthis in Yemen ... (Aljazeera.com)

Sounds of explosions in Yemen's capital Sanaa in second night of apparent US-led military attacks on Houthi forces.

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US carries out further strikes against Houthis in Yemen one day after ... (CNN)

The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, according to a US official, one day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on ...

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US launches another retaliatory airstrike against Iran-backed ... (ABC News)

On Thursday night, the U.S. struck 28 Houthi locations in Yemen associated with the 27 drone and missile attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea and ...

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US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen (Voice of America)

In this image provided on Jan. 12, 2024, by the UK Ministry of Defence, an RAF Typhoon aircraft returns to base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, after striking ...

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Yemen strikes live updates: Biden vows response if Houthis keep up ... (BBC News)

The US says it is not interested in conflict but will not hesitate to use more force to stop Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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Yemen Situational Update Report (12 Jan 2024) - Yemen (ReliefWeb)

BACKGROUND: After over eight years of conflict, Yemen faces the compounded effects of armed violence, economic crisis, and disrupted public services.

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US launches new strikes on Yemen's Houthis as conflict escalates (Aljazeera.com)

The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group's facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.

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US carries out fresh strikes on Yemen as Houthis vow to keep ... (FRANCE 24)

The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on a Huthi rebel target in Yemen, US Central Command said, after the Iran-backed militants warned of ...

US conducts strike against Houthi radar site in Yemen (Anadolu Agency)

Strikes have 'no association with and are separate' from Operation Prosperity Guardian, a defensive coalition in Red Sea, says US Central Command - Anadolu ...

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen (BBC News)

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen: US and UK hit Houthi targets. It probably won't stop Red ... (Vox)

It's an escalation in the region, but we're not actually headed to outright war with Iran.

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US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships ... (The Associated Press)

The U.S. has launched a new strike against a Houthi location in Yemen that was determined a threat, two U.S. officials tell AP.

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