Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war Associated Press Updated on: 16 Sep 2026, 4:23 am (++++)

Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike Saudi oil facilities, rattling world markets, there is little that can be done to stop them that hasn't been tried before. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/16/why-yemens-houthis-have-only-grown-stronger-through-years-of-war Lebanon wants Israel security deal, Hezbollah disarmament without confrontation: president to AFP President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wanted a new force, European or otherwise, to prevent a security vacuum after UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon when their mandate expires at the end of the year. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/16/lebanon-wants-israel-security-deal-hezbollah-disarmament-without-confrontation-president-to-afp AFP Updated on: 16 Sep 2026, 6:00 am Pakistan condemns alleged Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, calls for restraint Several areas along Saudi Arabia's western coast, including the holy city of Mecca, were placed on security alert on Tuesday after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the city. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/16/pakistan-condemns-alleged-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-mecca-calls-for-restraint-2 PTI Updated on: 16 Sep 2026, 5:54 am Iran's Araghchi holds talks with Wang, says Tehran not interested in continuing conflict with US Araghchi's visit to Beijing comes in the midst of an escalation of hostilities in West Asia following the military advances made by Yemen's Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/16/irans-araghchi-holds-talks-with-wang-says-tehran-not-interested-in-continuing-conflict-with-us PTI Updated on: 16 Sep 2026, 8:38 am