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Houthi missiles strike military base in Yemen, killing at least 18

By Ahmad Elmouniery and Faisal Aziz Khan
Published On 18 Oct 2026

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  • Yemeni government forces say they have targeted Houthi gatherings, vehicles and weapons in al-Aqroudh, al-Shaqab and al-Sarari, south of Taiz.
  • Qatar is preparing to announce a new regional defence partnership aimed at strengthening its military capabilities, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, said.