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23-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
IDF Hits Yemen's Hodeida Port, Israel Warns Houthis of "Tehran's Fate" Firstpost America
IDF Hits Yemen's Hodeida Port, Israel Warns Houthis of "Tehran's Fate" | Firstpost America | N18G IDF Hits Yemen's Hodeida Port, Israel Warns Houthis of "Tehran's Fate" | Firstpost America | N18G Israel says it has carried out new airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port, targeting Houthi-linked sites used to launch attacks on Israel and its allies. Hours later, the IDF said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis, which triggered sirens across central Israel. No casualties were reported. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a sharp warning, saying, "Yemen's fate will be the same as Tehran's," referencing Israel's recent strikes on Iran. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the missile, calling it retaliation for Israeli bombings. As tensions rise and Netanyahu signals a tougher stance, questions emerge: Is Bibi opening a new front in Yemen—and how far will he go? See More
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
US targets Houthis with fresh sanctions action
FILE PHOTO: Houthi fighters take part in a parade for people who attended Houthi military training as part of a mobilization campaign, in Sanaa, Yemen December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo WASHINGTON - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on what it said was a Houthi-linked petroleum smuggling and sanctions evasion network across Yemen and the United Arab Emirates in fresh action targeting the Iran-backed militant group. The U.S. Treasury Department in a statement said the two individuals and five entities sanctioned on Tuesday were among the most significant importers of petroleum products and money launderers that benefit the Houthis. "The Houthis collaborate with opportunistic businessmen to reap enormous profits from the importation of petroleum products and to enable the group's access to the international financial system," said Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender. "These networks of shady businesses underpin the Houthis' terrorist machine, and Treasury will use all tools at its disposal to disrupt these schemes." Among those targeted on Tuesday was Muhammad Al-Sunaydar, who the Treasury said manages a network of petroleum companies between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates and was one of the most prominent petroleum importers in Yemen. Three companies in his network were also designated, with the Treasury saying they coordinated the delivery of approximately $12 million dollars' worth of Iranian petroleum products with a U.S.-designated company to the Houthis. Since Israel's war in Gaza against the Palestinian militant group Hamas began in October 2023, the Iran-aligned Houthis have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea in what they say are acts of solidarity with the Palestinians. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Singaporeans continue to hold world's most powerful passport in latest ranking Singapore Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders Asia Malaysia govt's reform pledge tested as DAP chief bows over unresolved 2009 death of political aide Singapore Woman evacuated from lift in Supreme Court building after falling glass triggers emergency halt Singapore Prosecution says judge who acquitted duo of bribing ex-LTA official had copied defence arguments Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving In January, Trump re-designated the Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization, aiming to impose harsher economic penalties in response to its attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and against U.S. warships defending the critical maritime area. In May, the United States announced a surprise deal with the Houthis where it agreed to stop a bombing campaign against them in return for an end to shipping attacks, though the Houthis said the deal did not include sparing Israel. The Israeli military attacked Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port on Monday in its latest assault on the militants, who have been striking ships bound for Israel and launching missiles against it. REUTERS
Yemen Online
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemeni Gov't Foils Houthi Plot to Assassinate UN Envoy to Yemen
Aden — Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has revealed the disruption of a Houthi-linked assassination plot targeting UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, in what officials describe as a grave attempt to destabilize liberated regions and undermine international confidence in the Yemeni government. The announcement was made by Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi during a meeting with European Union ambassadors in Aden. Al-Alimi stated that the cell behind the plot was uncovered in recent weeks and is believed to be responsible for a string of high-profile assassinations, including the killing of World Food Programme employee Moayad Hamidi in Taiz, as well as attacks on journalists, activists, and military leaders. Security sources say the cell operated under the direction of Amjad Khaled, a former military commander allegedly tied to senior Houthi figures. The group reportedly coordinated with extremist networks to carry out targeted killings and spread chaos in government-controlled areas. Neither the UN nor Grundberg has issued an official response to the allegations. However, the news has sparked concern among diplomatic circles, especially given the UN envoy's central role in facilitating peace negotiations and humanitarian efforts in Yemen.
See - Sada Elbalad
21-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
US Imposes Sanctions on Houthi Revenue Networks
Israa Farhan The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting entities that have generated substantial revenue for Yemen's Houthi movement, in a move aimed at disrupting the group's financial networks and reducing its ability to carry out destabilizing operations in the region. According to a statement from the US State Department, the sanctions affect a range of actors, including vessels, their owners and operators, who have breached US sanctions, as well as front companies and Houthi-linked individuals involved in illicit trade and smuggling. The measures form part of a broader strategy to undermine the Houthis' financial infrastructure. The US administration confirmed that the objective is to deny the Houthis access to resources that enable them to continue their aggressive and destabilizing activities, particularly those threatening regional maritime security and international military forces. The sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 13224, as amended, which provides the legal framework for counterterrorism sanctions. The US State Department has officially designated the Houthi group as a global terrorist organization. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Khabar Agency
13-05-2025
- Business
- Khabar Agency
Real Estate Market in Houthi-Held Areas Collapses as Property Values Plummet Over 50%
Yemen's real estate market has suffered catastrophic losses in Houthi-controlled territories, with property values plummeting by more than 50% in some areas of the capital and surrounding regions, according to local real estate experts. The unprecedented crash comes amid a suffocating economic recession and a sharp decline in cash liquidity, leading to weakened demand for real estate and a halt in buying and selling transactions. Real estate sources told Khabar Agency that the market collapse stems directly from Houthi-imposed restrictions, including arbitrary bans on property transactions, exorbitant illegal levies, and the suspension of all registrations without security clearance. The militia has replaced legitimate property trustees with loyalists, creating institutional chaos and legal limbo that has paralyzed the real estate sector. Meanwhile, senior Houthi leaders are secretly liquidating stolen properties as they prepare to flee Yemen. These commanders are discreetly selling homes and buildings seized during the conflict through trusted intermediaries, flooding the market with illegally obtained assets and driving prices down further. The sources said. The fire sale comes amid growing instability within the Houthi leadership. With internal fractures widening and U.S. pressure increasing, many top figures appear to be cashing out their stolen holdings. They are converting properties into easily transferable funds - dollar - that can be smuggled abroad when they exit. According to the sources, this frantic asset dumping signals both the militia's weakening grip and its leaders' preparations for an eventual escape. The property sell-off comes amid growing fractures within the Houthi leadership, with multiple sources describing an atmosphere of distrust and impending breakdown. This has prompted many commanders to secure their finances ahead of an exit, according to informed sources. Real estate experts have issued urgent warnings against participating in suspicious property transactions, emphasizing that the majority of these rapidly sold assets rightfully belong to citizens whose homes and lands were violently confiscated. They stress that current sales , often conducted through Houthi-linked intermediaries, cannot legitimize what remains legally defined as stolen property. Experts emphasized that any sales contracts signed during this period may be legally contested in the future due to their illegitimacy. The accelerating disintegration within Houthi ranks has forced top leaders to urgently offload stolen assets, with observers confirming that panic-driven property sales in Sanaa and other militia-controlled areas will intensify as leaders scramble to extract wealth before their regime implodes. Economic analysts predict a wave of disorderly transactions in coming weeks as Houthi figures employ shadow networks to convert properties into hard currency, prioritizing personal enrichment over organizational survival.
