(2021-02-06). US moves to revoke terror designation of Yemen's Houthis. middleeasteye.net 
US moves to revoke terror designation of Yemen's Houthis | State department cites humanitarian reasons as it begins process to reverse action by outgoing Trump administration | Sat, 02/06/2021 – 10: 46 | The Houthis have welcomed Biden's announcement to withdraw US support for the Saudi-led offensive (AFP)
| The US has moved to delist Yemen's Houthi rebels as a terrorist organisation,…
(2021-02-06). Biden Says He's Ending The Yemen War. popularresistance.org The February 4 announcement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that President Biden would end U.S. support for "offensive operations" in Yemen was understandably met with celebration by those opposed to the war. Almost six years of the U.S.-Saudi‚ÄëU.A.E. war on Yemen have left the country devastated by humanitarian disaster and famine. Anti-war activists have spent these years‚Äâ—‚Äâfirst during the Obama-Biden administration, then the Trump-Pence administration, and now the Biden-Harris administration‚Äâ—…
(2021-02-06). Stopping arms sales to Riyadh could be a step forward. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that stopping arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition could be a step toward correcting past mistakes of the US.
(2021-02-06). US can't fool Yemenis by claiming end of support to Saudis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) — Yemen's Supreme Political Council said that Yemenis will not be fooled by US claim on the decision to stop supporting the Saudi invasion.
(2021-02-05). UK urged to follow US in ending support for Saudi-led bombing of Yemen. middleeasteye.net 
UK urged to follow US in ending support for Saudi-led bombing of Yemen | Activists and MPs call upon government to end backing that has 'armed, supported and enabled the brutal bombardment' | Fri, 02/05/2021 – 14: 00 | The UK's biggest arms company, BAE Systems, is reported to have made £15bn ($20.5) in revenue from services and sales to Saudi Arabia since 2015 (AFP) | The UK government is coming under i…
(2021-02-05). Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen captured alive, UN report confirms. middleeasteye.net 
Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen captured alive, UN report confirms | Khalid Batarfi was reportedly arrested in Yemen months ago and handed over to Saudi Arabia | Fri, 02/05/2021 – 14: 51 | Riyadh-born Khalid Batarfi is the most high-profile al-Qaeda leader ever to be arrested (AFP) | A United Nations report has confirmed for the first time that the leader of al-Qaeda's affiliate in Yemen has been under arrest for sev…
(2021-02-05). The Struggle Inside Senator Mitch McConnell's Brain. counterpunch.org Since 2015, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell has ruled the Senate with an iron hand, describing himself as "the Guardian of Gridlock." He was Senator "NO," except for confirming over 200 mostly corporatist federal judges. Now comes a new challenge for Mitch McConnell as he leads 49 other Republican Senators, twenty of whom are up
(2021-02-05). Saad al-Jabri alleges second assassination plot in amended complaint against MBS. middleeasteye.net 
Saad al-Jabri alleges second assassination plot in amended complaint against MBS | Filing claims Saudi crown prince tried to lure Jabri's daughter to Saudi consulate in Istanbul, days before Jamal Khashoggi was killed | Fri, 02/05/2021 – 19: 57 | New filing is latest action taken in legal battle between Jabri (R) and bin Salman (AFP) | Former Saudi intelligence official Saad al-Jabri claimed agents…
(2021-02-05). Arabic press review: The secret Saudi-Emirati conflict over Khashoggi. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: The secret Saudi-Emirati conflict over Khashoggi | Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's debt has increased dramatically in the last six years, Bahrain denies children their nationality, and commodity prices in Jordan soar
| Fri, 02/05/2021 – 12: 01 | Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (R) welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in A…
(2021-02-05). Fore! Golf marshal COLLAPSES after being hit by wild Dustin Johnson drive at Saudi International (VIDEO). rt.com 
A golf marshal was left writhing in agony after being struck on the shoulder by an errant drive courtesy of American golfer Dustin Johnson in Friday's action at the Saudi International tournament. | Johnson, 36, was teeing off from the tenth hole but hooked his drive off to the left and directly into the path of an unwitting marshal who had his back to the ball. | Amid presumed cries of "fore!", the shot hit the marshal directly on the shoulder blade – with drone footage showing the man collapsing to the grass immediately after absorbing it. | The man, who was clearly in tremendous pain, writhed around on the…
(2021-02-05). Yemen: Biden to End U.S. Offensive Support for Saudi-Led Assault, But Will the War Actually End? democracynow.org 
President Joe Biden has pledged to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, supported by both the Obama and Trump administrations, describing it as a "humanitarian and strategic catastrophe." The six-year war in Yemen has devastated the country, killing at least 100,000 people and pushing 80% of the country into instability requiring some form of aid or protection, according to the United Nations. Biden's remarks on Yemen come amid a freeze of U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, with similar sales to the United Arab Emirates also up for review. "This is the culmination of six years of activism and advocacy t…
(2021-02-05). Biden Pledges End to US Offensive Support for Saudi-Led Assault on Yemen. truthout.org 
President Joe Biden has pledged to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, supported by both the Obama and Trump administrations, describing it as a "humanitarian and strategic catastrophe." The six-year war in Yemen has devastated the country, killing at least 100,000 people and pushing 80% of the country into instability requiring some form of aid or protection, according to the United Nations. Biden's remarks on Yemen come amid a freeze of U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, with similar sa…
(2021-02-05). Yemen genocide: Biden pledges to end U.S. support for "offensive" Saudi operations. liberationnews.org 
As part of his first major speech on foreign policy since becoming president, Joe Biden announced yesterday a halt to U.S. support for "offensive operations" in Yemen, including "relevant arm[s] sales" to Saudi Arabia. Since 2015 during the Obama-Biden administration, the United States has been supporting, enabling and directly participating in the Saudi war of …
(2021-02-05). Headlines for February 5, 2021. democracynow.org President Biden Pledges to End U.S. Support for "Catastrophic" War in Yemen, Johnson & Johnson Asks FDA for Emergency Authorization of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine, Poll Reveals 25% of U.S. Adults Plan to Gather at Super Bowl Watch Parties, VP Harris Casts Tie-Breaking Vote to Move Ahead with Democratic COVID Relief Bill, Democrats Call on Biden to Cancel Student Debt Up to $50,000, House Removes Marjorie Taylor Greene from Committees over Violent, Bigoted Rhetoric, AOC Calls for Expulsion of Rep. Greene from House, Warns Against Dismissing Insurrection Survivors, Smartmatic Sues Fox News, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney P…
(2021-02-05). White House Pauses Smart Bomb Sale to Saudi Arabia, But Leaves Room for Future Weapons Aid. sputniknews.com Since World War II, the US has maintained a strategic alliance with the Saudi kingdom and asked few questions about its internal or external affairs. In exchange, Washington gets access to cheap petroleum and huge airfields. However, the genocidal war in Yemen is unprecedented and popular opinion has shifted firmly against Riyadh.
(2021-02-05). US responsible for Yemen destruction: HRW official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) — A Human Rights Watch official has cast doubt on the US president's intention to end US support for the war on Yemen, adding that Washington's role in destroying Yemen should not be neglected.
(2021-02-05). The British Government Must Follow Joe Biden and End Support for the War on Yemen. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-05). After Biden Move, Anti-War Groups Call on Boris Johnson to End UK Support for Saudi Assault on Yemen. commondreams.org "Johnson and Raab have blood on their hands. Their support for the carnage in Yemen must end immediately." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/caat.jpg …
(2021-02-05). 'This war has to end'. zcomm.org Biden halts U.S. support for offensive military operations in Yemen…
(2021-02-05). UN welcomes US decision to 'strengthen its diplomatic engagement' towards Yemen peace deal. news.un.org The UN on Friday told journalists that it welcomed the decision by the United States "to strengthen it's diplomatic engagement" and support efforts led by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, to ends years of conflict there.
(2021-02-05). Defense Contractors Like Raytheon Aren't Blameless in Yemen Crisis. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | The villagers of Arhab were in a celebratory mood before the …
(2021-02-05). Yemeni Journalist: "Saudi Arabia Failed in Yemen Despite US Support" globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Yemen has suffered through a violent war on its population by …
(2021-02-05). Anti-war activists welcome US decision to end support for offensive operations in war on Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org Joe Biden has however emphasized that his administration will continue its support to Saudi Arabia's defense and protect its sovereignty. Several activists have expressed apprehensions that this may become a justification for future aggression…
(2021-02-04). Biden ends US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. middleeasteye.net 
Biden ends US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen | War in Yemen 'has to end', Joe Biden says in first foreign policy-focused address as president | Thu, 02/04/2021 – 17: 01 | Conflict in Yemen is world's worst humanitarian crisis, according to UN (Reuters/File photo) | US President Joe Biden announced the end of US support for a Saudi-led coalition that is waging war in Yemen, in a major policy reversal from…
(2021-02-04). Biden will end US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. middleeasteye.net 
Biden will end US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen | Top aide to US president confirms he will formally announce ending American assistance for 'offensive operations in Yemen' later on Thursday | Thu, 02/04/2021 – 17: 01 | US President Joe Biden will announce the end of US support to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in a major policy reversal from the previous administration that may alter the course of th…
(2021-02-04). Exports from Turkey to Saudi Arabia plummet by 92 percent amid unofficial boycott. middleeasteye.net 
Exports from Turkey to Saudi Arabia plummet by 92 percent amid unofficial boycott | Drop comes after Riyadh targeted Turkey's economy last year over Turkish indictments related to Jamal Khashoggi murder | Thu, 02/04/2021 – 12: 01 | A woman holds a packet of Turkish labneh (strained yogurt) while shopping at a supermarket in Riyadh (AFP) | An unofficial Saudi boycott against Turkish goods reduced Turkey's…
(2021-02-04). Biden ending US 'support for offensive operations' in Yemen doesn't mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice. rt.com 
While peace activists cheered the news that the US will be ending its support for Saudi-led "offensive operations" in Yemen, that's a far cry from actually ending the six-year war that began with Barack Obama's tacit blessing. | National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan previewed the Yemen announcement ahead of President Joe Biden's major foreign policy speech on Thursday, telling reporters the decision "extends to the types of offensive operations that have perpetuated a civil war in Yemen that has led to a humanitarian crisis," and that it does not apply to US operations against Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsu…
(2021-02-04). US Cuts Support to Saudis, Freezes Arms Sales Over Yemen Crisis. telesurenglish.net The United States has announced an end to the Saudi-led offensive operations in Yemen, citing how the bombing campaign has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. | The announcement came during a visit of Joe Biden to the State Department on Thursday, one of the multiple drastic foreign policy shifts made since his January 20th inauguration. | RELATED: | "This war has to end," Biden said. "And to underscor…
(2021-02-04). Bernie Sanders Says Biden Decision on Yemen a Tribute to 'So Many Activists Over the Years'. commondreams.org "Yemen needs food, medicine, and healthcare—not bombs and blockades," said Sanders. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/bernie-yemen.jpg …
(2021-02-04). Biden ends US backing for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, but America will continue to 'help Riyadh against Iranian-supplied forces'. rt.com 
The US military will stop supporting attacks carried out by the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Joe Biden has confirmed, though America will continue to support Riyadh in "defending its sovereignty". | Speaking in a televised address from the State Department on Thursday, Biden said Washington's focus was on finding a diplomatic solution to the war in Yemen and lend its support to restoring the "long-dormant peace talks." | However, it remains to be seen what practical effect the shift will have on the dynamic of the years-long conflict and America's role there. While the decision…
(2021-02-04). Saudi Arabia and Iran among leaders of 'transnational repression', says watchdog. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia and Iran among leaders of 'transnational repression', says watchdog | Freedom House accuses both countries of threatening the lives of their citizens living abroad | Thu, 02/04/2021 – 17: 26 | Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018 (AFP) | International watchdog Freedom House has accused Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey of interfering in the…
(2021-02-04). Biden-Harris End Support of Yemen War; NGOs Demand End to All Arms Sales and Increased Humanitarian Aid. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-04). Codepink Applauds Biden's Decision to End U.S. Support for the War on Yemen. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-04). US to end support for Saudi offensive operations in Yemen. laprensalatina.com Washington, Feb 4 (efe-epa).- President Joe Biden plans to end US support for offensive operations in Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition that has been waging war on the impoverished nation for nearly six years, the White House national security adviser said Thursday. The president will announce the change later Thursday in his first major speech …
(2021-02-04). The Bombing of Civilians in Yemen's Civil War Involves Many Actors, Including Defense Contractors at Raytheon. commondreams.org It's time to confront the powerful interests of the arms industry, stop arms sales to those who are indiscriminately bombing civilians, and end U.S. complicity in the war in Yemen for good. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/displaced.jpg …
(2021-02-04). Statement on Announced End of US Support for Saudi Military Offensive in Yemen. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-04). 'A Day Peace Activists… Have Been Waiting For': Biden Vows to Curb US Support for Saudi-Led War on Yemen. commondreams.org "This decision is the result of years of activism from Yemeni Americans and grassroots activists all over the world. Congrats to lovers of peace everywhere who know #YemenCantWait." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/yemen_shrapnel.jpg …
(2021-02-04). Sanders Applauds White House Announcement to End U.S. Support for Yemen War. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-04). As Biden Ends Support to Conflict in Yemen, Arms Flows Must Also be Stopped. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-03). Senators urge Biden to act on Saudi Arabia's alleged role in helping fugitives flee US. middleeasteye.net 
Senators urge Biden to act on Saudi Arabia's alleged role in helping fugitives flee US | Oregon lawmakers plan to reintroduce bill that mandates federal officials notify Congress when Saudi government helps its citizens escape after facing criminal charges | Wed, 02/03/2021 – 21: 40 | Senator Wyden's office helped declassify FBI documents confirming Saudi officials helped its US-based citizens flee the country…
(2021-02-03). Brent oil up boosted by Saudi's output cut from Feb. yenisafak.com Brent oil price hit its highest level in 12 months after pandemic-driven concerns over a supply glut were eased with massive output cuts of major oil producers.International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $57.84 per barrel at 0720 GMT for a 0.07% rise after closing Tuesday at $57.80 a barrel. This is the highest level since Feb. 24 last year when it traded at $57.80.American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at $55.09 per barrel at the same time for a 0.60% increase after it ended the previous session at $54.76 a barrel.The voluntary cuts of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of OPEC's de facto le…
(2021-02-03). Qatar Airways to cut costs by $1.2 bln after Gulf deal. yenisafak.com The reopening of Arab airspace to Qatari flights will decrease costs by around $1.2 billion, the executive chairman of Qatar Airways said. | "The reopening of airspace following the Gulf reconciliation will have a positive impact on the company's financial performance," Akbar al-Baker told the state television in an interview late Tuesday. | Last month, Qatar signed a reconciliation agreement with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt to heal their rift, which started in 2017. | The Saudi-led bloc accused Qatar of "supporting terrorism" and severed diplomatic and trade relations with Doha, whi…