insert_link World UN humanitarian chief asks Security Council to help protect UN staff in Yemen. United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher has appealed to the Security Council to assist in getting UN staff released in Yemen. Several UN staff and other humanitarians are being held captive by Houthi rebels, some for several years. Fletcher says UN aid operations are continuing despite insignificant risks. Jody Jacobs reports. today14 February, 2025
insert_link World U.S. and UK carry out joint strike against Houthis The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports. today23 January, 2024
insert_link World U.S. shoots down Houthi missile The United States has shot down a missile fired by Houthi rebels at one of its warships in the Red Sea. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is telling MPs about his decision to join air strikes with Washington. Former UK national security adviser and ambassador to the UN Mark Lyall-Grant says it's a difficult balance. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in […] today15 January, 2024
