The New Arab Staff

Fakhr al-Azb

al-Azb

Yemeni journalist based in Taiz. Writes for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition.

Houthis' downing of a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drone highlights Yemen's evolving air defence capabilities and regional military technology competition. 

28 July, 2026

Five strategic fronts could decide the future of Yemen as government forces and the Houthis prepare for a potential return to large-scale ground fighting.

27 July, 2026

Yemen's government escalates measures against Houthis as tensions rise over oil exports, military readiness and Red Sea shipping security.  

21 July, 2026

Houthi shelling kills eight civilians, including children, during Ramadan iftar gathering in Hajjah province, northern Yemen.

16 March, 2026

Despite political and administrative divisions across Yemen, the "digital keys" for key sectors remain in Sanaa.

06 February, 2026

The incident comes amid fragile security conditions in Taiz, which has suffered from the proliferation of armed groups for years.

28 January, 2026

As international support dwindles and political uncertainty persists, Yemen’s people face a daily struggle for survival that could soon spiral into famine

27 January, 2026

A young Yemeni man, Issam Ali al-Mashouli, has been killed while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine.

19 August, 2025

President Trump's recent decision to designate the Houthis a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation' could spell disaster for the already grave humanitarian crisis.

06 February, 2025

Assad's fall will have far-reaching consequences for the region, especially those in the 'Axis of Resistance', including the Houthi movement.

17 December, 2024