Iranian Smuggling Operation Busted in Red Sea

10:37 2025/02/11

Yemeni man Fatally Shot by Police in Louisiana, USA

A young Yemeni man was fatally shot by police at a gas station in Gonzales, Louisiana, USA, sparking widespread controversy and raising questions about the circumstances of the incident and the use of force by law enforcement. The Official U.S. Account

08:12 2025/02/11

UN Employee Dies in Houthi Detention Amid Suspension of Aid Operations in Yemen's Saada

A United Nations employee detained by Houthis in northern Yemen has died in custody, prompting the UN to halt humanitarian programs in Saada Governorate. The suspension follows months of escalating tensions over the arbitrary detention of UN staff in the region.

11:22 2025/02/10

UN Suspends Humanitarian Work in Houthi Stronghold in Saada after More Staff Abductions

The United Nations said Monday it has suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militias after they detained eight more UN staffers, affecting the response to one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters. In a statement, the

10:14 2025/02/10

Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, accuses Israel of ceasefire violations

Hamas on Monday announced it would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what the Palestinian militant group said were Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. The unexpected announcement comes amid growing doubts over an already fragile ceasefire even as

09:01 2025/02/10

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Coastal Areas of Abyan and Aden in Southern Yemen

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal regions of Abyan and Aden provinces in southern Yemen in the early hours of Monday, according to reports from an earthquake monitoring center. The seismic event, occurring at 3:20 a.m. local time, was centered

11:17 2025/02/09

Yemeni Riyal Plummets Amid Economic Collapse and Rising Protests

Widespread protests erupted in Aden, Lahj, and Al-Dhale, with citizens rallying against the currency’s devaluation and chronic electricity shortages. The Yemeni riyal has continued its dramatic decline against foreign currencies, hitting new lows in the parallel market in Aden, the country’s

11:22 2025/02/08

Five Students Killed and Injured in Houthi’s Live-fire Exercises in Yemen's Taiz

Two students were killed and three others critically injured during live ammunition military training conducted by the Houthi militia for students of Al-Hikma University in the Al-Huban area, east of Taiz city. Colonel Abdul Basit Al-Bahr, spokesperson for the Taiz Axis

02:12 2025/02/08

221 Drownings in Yemen in 2024: 93 African Migrants Among Victims

Aden – A government report released on Friday revealed that 221 people have died in drowning incidents in areas under Yemeni government control during 2024, including 93 African migrants. Meanwhile, 79 others were rescued from drowning. Marib Governorate recorded the highest

10:02 2025/02/06

First US sanctions against Iran after Trump revives maximum pressure campaign

The US issued its first set of sanctions against Iran under the Trump administration on Thursday over what it said was a network that facilitated illicit Iranian crude worth hundreds of millions of dollars to China. “The United States will not

08:42 2025/02/05

World leaders react to Trump’s call for US to take over Gaza

Palestinians walk past the rubble of buildings and houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, January 22, 2025. (Reuters) US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that the

02:12 2025/02/05

Iran-backed Houthis Accused of Using Dutch Embassy in Yemen's Sanaa as a Secret Prison

File Photo The Iran-backed Houthis, have turned the Dutch Embassy building in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, into a secret prison where dozens of abductees and forcibly disappeared individuals are held under harsh living and health conditions. Security sources told Khabar Agency.

12:58 2025/02/02

Houthis escalate military operations on Yemen’s fronts amid global focus on Gaza ceasefire

The Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks on several Yemeni fronts, coinciding with the implementation of the truce between Hamas and Israel on January 19 and the international community’s preoccupation with recent developments. Government forces engaged in clashes over the past hours with

09:47 2025/02/01

Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances, presenting a unified stance against US President Donald Trump’s call for Egypt and Jordan to take in residents of the Gaza Strip. In a joint

07:49 2025/02/01

Yemeni man offers his kidney for sale

A Yemeni citizen in the Houthi-seized capital, Sanaa, has offered his kidney for sale as a last resort to secure sustenance for his family, amid deteriorating economic and living conditions ravaging the country. The shocking scene underscores the depth of Yemen’s

10:23 2025/01/28

Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

(AP) — An explosion struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship Tuesday traveling north through the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said. The ship was drifting and ablaze some 225