Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06pm on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday International
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have reportedly demanded $51 billion in compensation and official recognition as Yemen’s ruling authority in exchange for ending hostilities with Saudi Arabia. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the demand follows renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, airports and energy infrastructure. The group claims the compensation covers years of Saudi-led airstrikes and the blockade imposed during Yemen’s civil war. Meanwhile, Houthi forces have advanced towards Aden, intensifying pressure on Saudi Arabia. Riyadh faces a difficult choice between negotiations and military escalation, with no final agreement announced. (PC: AFP)
