The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers

Ali Anter, alleged to be Yemen's and possibly the World's oldest man, became famous for his a condition with caused the huge growth from his forehead

FRANCE 24 spoke to the former head of Saudi intelligence, Turki al-Faisal, following the announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The prince expressed hope that last week's China-brokered deal will be a game-changer for the region, mentioning Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and especially Yemen, where…

Saudi-Iran normalisation deal leads to hope for end to the war in Yemen, but will forces in the country have their say?

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations, but Tehran is likely to keep its foreign policy pillars.

Abdullah al-Alimi, member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), has voiced hope for the rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh would lead to Iran stopping any malign involvement in Yemen. Al-Alimi’s statement was made during a meeting he had with the US ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin. The PLC member reaffirmed…

Saudi Arabia wants to get out, but Iran's position is less clear.

After more than four decades as seemingly implacable enemies on either side of a deep political-religious divide in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The deal, which was signed in Beijing, comes seven years after diplomatic relations were severed in…

Saudi and Yemeni human rights groups taking part at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva shed light on the violations committed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against journalists. A human rights symposium held at the Swiss Press Club in Geneva revealed that the militias had…