Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
Al-Qaeda militants take over parts of the strategic southern Yemeni port city of Aden. The militants reportedly raised their black flag above the city's port and government buildings. The city was recaptured by pro-government forces last week. (Reuters)
Cross-border fire from Yemen kills a Saudi general making him the highest-ranking officer to be killed in border attacks by Houthi militants since March. (AFP via Yahoo)
A United Arab Emirates military intelligence operation in Yemen frees a British hostage. (BBC)
Arts and culture
Destruction of cultural heritage by ISIL
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant is reported to have blown up the ancient Baalshamin temple in Palmyra, Syria. (BBC)