Yemen war: Saudi-led coalition warplane crashes
Craig TaylorHouthi rebels say they shot down the plane, while Saudi Arabia says only that it “fell”. BBC News – Middle East
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Yemen’s Houthis step back on threats to tax aid
Millions of people are dependent on humanitarian aid after almost five years of war in the country. BBC News – Middle East
UN lists 112 businesses linked to Israeli settlements
The companies identified include Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group and Motorola Solutions. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Government will pay ‘heavy price’ for attacking Turkish troops
President Erdogan’s warning came after Turkish troops were killed by Syrian army shellfire in Idlib. BBC News – Middle East
Tracking IS from Syria to the Philippines
The BBC’s Middle East correspondent Quentin Sommerville follows the spread of Islamic State group, from Syria to the Philippines. BBC News – Middle East
Russia says plane ‘almost hit’ by anti-aircraft fire in Syria
The A320 airliner diverted on Thursday after Syrian forces responded to alleged Israeli strikes. BBC News – Middle East