Middle East
Saudi-led coalition says it downed cruise missile over Madinah region
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a cruise missile over the Madinah region. The Houthis denied launching it and called the claim a lie.
Taiz
Taiz: 4 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Saudi-led coalition says it downed cruise missile over Madinah region. Key developments, background and analysis.
4 stories on Taiz since 30 September 2026; the latest was published on 15 October 2026.
Key developments
- Saudi-led coalition says it downed cruise missile over Madinah regionThe Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a cruise missile over the Madinah region. The Houthis denied launching it and called the claim a lie.
- Yemen's government forces push Houthis back to Mocha on Red Sea coastSaudi-backed Yemeni forces retook the coast near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to Mocha, as the Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh's airport and an Aramco refinery.
- Yemen launches major offensive to retake Houthi territoryYemen's Saudi-backed President Rashad al-Alimi announced a major military operation against the Houthis, who say they hit Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais.
- WHO says Yemen's health system is near 'breaking point'The WHO says renewed fighting in Yemen has caused 4,481 casualties including 838 deaths since August, displaced 180,500 people and pushed hospitals to the brink.
Middle East
Yemen's government forces push Houthis back to Mocha on Red Sea coast
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retook the coast near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to Mocha, as the Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh's airport and an Aramco refinery.
Middle East
Yemen launches major offensive to retake Houthi territory
Yemen's Saudi-backed President Rashad al-Alimi announced a major military operation against the Houthis, who say they hit Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais.
Health
WHO says Yemen's health system is near 'breaking point'
The WHO says renewed fighting in Yemen has caused 4,481 casualties including 838 deaths since August, displaced 180,500 people and pushed hospitals to the brink.