EXPLAINER
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of ‘an eye for an eye’.
Advertisement
Content Feed
From: NewsFeed
Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport
Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
Published On 14 Jul 2026
Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships
Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan
Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule.
![FILE: Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan. [Samir Bol/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2020-08-31T145128Z_290538242_RC22PI9A67BY_RTRMADP_3_SUDAN-DARFUR-1783527205.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
EXPLAINER
Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?
Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
Saudi, Qatari tankers hit as Strait of Hormuz risks worsen
Saudi and Qatari tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy supply concerns and shipping risks.
![A person stands in shallow water as cargo and commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 8, 2026 [Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ap_6a48491c701c5-1783122204.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Saudi-led coalition pledges ‘unprecedented’ force against Houthi threats
Threats escalate after Houthis block Saudi warplanes, allowing Iranian plane to land in Sanaa for first time in decade.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion
Houthis say they confronted Saudi planes allegedly trying to stop Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia’s early World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign
Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.
![Abdulelah Al-Amri and Ali Lajami look dejected after the match as Saudi Arabia are eliminated from the World Cup [Pedro Nunes/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-27T020446Z_7087919_UP1EM6R05RXQ0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CPV-SAU-1782727762.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
The helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura terminal, state media reported.
