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Conflict● ElevatedSep 8 · Sep 8, 2026, 7:40 AM

Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en] · Middle East

Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government pledge to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.

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