Saudi officials to hold ceasefire and peace talks with Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa

Saudi and Omani envoys are set to visit Yemen's capital, Sanaa, next week to negotiate a permanent ceasefire deal with Iran-aligned Houthi officials and end an eight-year-old conflict there. The discussions are focused on a full reopening of Yemen's ports and airports, payment of wages for public servants, a rebuilding process, and a political transition. The move signals progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which run in parallel to United Nations peace efforts.