Yemeni army kills Houthi commander in Al-Dhale province

The UN has described the situation in Yemen as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. (File/AFP)
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Updated 15 January 2020
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Yemeni army kills Houthi commander in Al-Dhale province

  • Clashes also erupted between Yemeni forces and Houthis in northwest of the Qataba district
  • The clashes lasted for hours and resulted in casualties among the militia

DUBAI: The Yemeni army bombed Houthi reinforcements west of Al-Dhale province, killing five militants including a commander, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

Clashes also erupted between Yemeni forces and Houthis in northwest of the Qataba district, which lasted for hours and resulted in casualties among the militia.

The conflict in Yemen, started with 2014 takeover of Sanaa by the Houthis, drove out the government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

The UN has described the situation in Yemen as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.


US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan

Updated 25 January 2026
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US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan

  • Talks were held on Saturday

WASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime ​Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for ‌Gaza were ‌constructive, ‌Special ⁠Envoy ​Steve ‌Witkoff said on Sunday.

“The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship ⁠built on close ‌coordination and shared priorities. ‍The ‍discussion was ‍constructive and positive, with both sides aligned on next steps ​and the importance of continued cooperation on ⁠all matters critical to the region,” Witkoff said in an X post.

The talks were held on Saturday, he said.