Environment | 2019-11-11 Garbage crisis brings cholera to Yemen's historic Taez The south-western city, which suffers under Houthi siege, has become a breeding ground for mosquitos and diseases. Security | 2019-11-08 US marines provide security during strait of Hormuz transit The US does not seek conflict, but will be prepared to defend itself and respond to attacks on US forces and interests, the commander of US Naval Forces in the Middle East said. Human Rights | 2019-11-08 Yemen's Bahai fear further abuses under Houthis The religious minority has faced systematic persecution under the Iran-backed militia and has raised concerns that this will escalate. Protests | 2019-11-07 Lebanon's army helped keep protests peaceful Lebanese activists and civilians praised the army for the critical role it played in maintaining public safety throughout the recent demonstrations. Security | 2019-11-07 US-led coalition launches operation to protect Gulf waters The operation is a defensive measure aimed at protecting Gulf waters 'as long as the threat looms', according to a US naval commander. Terrorism | 2019-11-07 6 killed in Houthi attack in Yemen's Mokha The Iran-backed militia launched four ballistic missiles and drones towards a military position in Mokha, killing six people, including four civilians. Politics | 2019-11-06 Atmosphere of optimism follows Yemen deal A power-sharing agreement signed between the Yemeni government and southern separatists could pave the way for a wider peace deal. Security | 2019-11-06 US navy prepares allies to protect navigation in Gulf The International Maritime Exercise (IMX) involves 5,000 personnel, 40 vessels and 17 aircrafts from 50 countries deployed to the strategic waterway that separates Iran from the Gulf states. Politics | 2019-11-05 Attacks on Saudi oil a 'strategic blunder', experts say If the September 14th attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities were intended to strengthen Iran, that plan has backfired, experts told Al-Mashareq. Youth | 2019-11-05 Arab Coalition turns over 12 child soldiers to Marib police The boys, who had been fighting for the Houthis, will take part in a rehabilitation programme before being returned to their families. Security | 2019-11-05 Egypt army reports killing 83 militants in North Sinai Between September 28th and November 4th, the armed forces have killed 83 militants, destroyed 14 of their hideouts and 115 of their vehicles. Politics | 2019-11-05 Yemen government, southern separatists sign power-sharing deal The deal would propel efforts to end the wider civil war that has devastated the country, the UN special envoy for Yemen said. Terrorism | 2019-11-04 Al-Baghdadi's death deals ISIS Yemen branch a blow ISIS was on the back foot in Yemen before the death and replacement of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and seems set to face further decline. Religion | 2019-11-04 Houthis exploit religious celebrations to extort Yemenis The militia has been forcibly collecting fees from businesses to fund extravagant celebrations marking the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, residents told Al-Mashareq.
