Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen's Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff were detained by the rebels. The Houthis have already detained U.N. staffers,

The move will authorize harsher penalties on the Iran-backed group, which has attacked Israel and disrupted global shipping trade in the Red Sea for over a year.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli-affiliated ships.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday they released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — UN says it suspends all movement into territory held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after more staffers detained.

the rest is held by the Southern Transitional Council which wants an independent southern Yemen and is backed by the United Arab Emirates. Zubaidi heads the armed group, which holds three seats on ...

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UN Suspends All Trips Into Houthi-Held Areas of Yemen Over Staffers Being Detained DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen's ...

The construction has drawn criticism from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who accuse the UAE of violating sovereignty. Analysts suggest the airstrip may support surveillance and interdiction operations against Iranian arms smuggling.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, International Committee of the Red Cross says.