UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to give military support to Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi asked US President Donald Trump for military support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis, who have seized key areas near Red Sea in a rapid offensive this month.

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to intensify. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones…