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The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop
The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive
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A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's…
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- A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's…
- Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:48:49 UTC.
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