Fighting intensifies in Yemen as the government launches a new offensive against the Houthis. We look at what’s behind the escalation and Saudi Arabia’s role. Plus: Spain’s snap election and housing crisis; Thai Airways’ CEO steps down; and Basel’s latest cultural news.

Fighting intensifies in Yemen as the government launches a new offensive against the Houthis. We look at what&rsquo;s behind the escalation and Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s role. Plus: Spain&rsquo;s snap election and housing crisis; Thai Airways&rsquo; CEO steps down; and Basel&rsquo;s latest cultural news.

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Why is fighting escalating again in Yemen?

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Why is fighting escalating again in Yemen?

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