In 1967, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) gained its independence from the British Aden Protectorate, becoming the first and only communist state in the Middle …

4 days ago · Yemen, an arid and mostly mountainous country situated at the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. This article provides a geographical and historical treatment of …

15 hours ago · The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a call for the U.A.E. forces to leave the country …

20 hours ago · Civil wars, like revolutions, tend to devour their children. For over a decade the conflict in Yemen has ostensibly pitted the Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shia militia, against a …

16 hours ago · The war in Yemen began in 2014, when the Houthis marched from their northern stronghold of Saada. They took the capital, Sanaa, and forced the internationally recognized …

Dec 23, 2025 · There are no photos for Yemen. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.

Dec 5, 2025 · Yemen has been mired in a multifaceted civil war for years. In the north, where most of the country’s population lives, the Iran-backed Houthi militias are in charge. In the …

2 days ago · Stay on top of Yemen latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Feb 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Yemen, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.

Yemen, [b] officially the Republic of Yemen, [c] is a country in West Asia. [13] Including the Socotra Archipelago, mainland Yemen is located in southern Arabia; bordering Saudi Arabia to …