Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Yemen
Raging Yemen clashes leave 18 dead
Intensified confrontations between government forces and Houthi militia on Yemen’s southwestern coast have killed 18 fighters in the past 24 hours, military officials and medical sources said on Wednesday. Clashes have raged as government forces, backed by warplanes from the
Five Sudanese troops fighting for Coalition killed in Yemen
The Sudanese army said on Tuesday that five of its troops have been killed while fighting for the Saudi-led Arab coalition against Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen. The army did not specify when the troops were killed, but Sudan has
Yemeni president says Houthis have ‘sold themselves’ to Iran
Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi said militias behind the coup in Yemen have “sold themselves to the Iranian project which wants to control Yemen and target the entire region.” Iran is sending advanced weapons and military advisers to Yemen’s
Wins for Yemen govt. as port reclaimed, Parliament set to move to Aden
Yemen’s legitimate government, in a move to accelerate its restoration of state institutions, will transfer its Parliament to the interim capital of Aden, as well as start reconstruction projects and operations at Al-Mokha Port. Mohammed Al-Shaddadi, deputy speaker of the
Yemen to reopen Mokha port after liberation from Houthi militias
The Yemeni government is planning to reopen Mokha port on the country’s Red Sea coast after armed forced liberated the port from Houthi militias, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. “The ministry is working to take the necessary measures
Houthi militias are raiding what’s left of Yemen’s treasury
Houthi militias are continuously draining funds from what is left of Yemen’s treasury, sources from inside the capital Sanaa confirmed. At least 750 bln Yemeni rials were taken by Houthi militias from the assets of the General Authority for Insurance
Houthis marrying Yemeni underage girls by force: press
The Yemeni government said people kidnapped and held at militants’ prisons number more than 14,000 since the militias started invading several provinces two years ago. Besides, young girls are being forced to marry leaders and soldiers of Houthi militants despite
Yemeni forces prepare to retake Hudaydah port from Houthis
Yemeni government forces and their Arab allies are massing north and south of the Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hudaydah despite United Nations and aid groups warnings that a military operation there would put millions of civilians at risk. Hudaydah
Houthi leader speech creates differences among coup leaders in Sanaa
A lawsuit filed before the Attorney General against the speech delivered by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has said that there is growing anger against Houthi militias. The case, which has been filed by the leader of Yemeni General People’s Congress
US conducts around 20 more Yemen strikes targeting al-Qaeda
US aircraft have conducted about 20 additional air strikes on Al-Qaeda in Yemen in recent days, the Pentagon said Monday, as it continues its stepped-up campaign against the jihadists. The strikes occurred over the weekend, Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff
Houthi leader proposes prisoner swap deal
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi proposed a deal to swap prisoners with the legitimate government which – through its envoy – requested the United Nations pressure the rebels to release those detained and ignore Houthi’s statements, Al-Arabiya television channel reported.
Seven aid workers released in Yemen
Five staff members of the International Medical Corps and two contracted drivers were safely released Sunday, the aid organisation said, a day after announcing their detention by Yemen’s Houthi militia. The seven — all “locally hired” — had been at
Saudi Arabia provides $584.4 million relief assistance to Yemenis
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid has provided relief assistance worth $584.4 million to aid Yemeni citizens, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Headed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the center has been developing partnerships with international
Houthi leader reveals mass exodus of militants near Lahij
A Houthi leader from to the northern province of Omran surrendered to Poplar Resistance and Yemen’s army forces in the Karash front north of Lahj province and revealed that masses of militias have abandoned the fight. Colonel Abdulhakim al-Shuaibi, head
Captured Houthi militias reveal they were trained by Iran
Houthi militia captured and arrested by Yemeni forces on Sunday have confessed they received training from Iranian and Lebanese experts. Mohammed Sharad, one of the captured militants, made the confession and said he was treated well by Yemeni legitimate forces.
Arab coalition’s assessment team apologizes for error on Hajjah factory in 2015
The Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) tasked with evaluating the Arab coalition’s actions in Yemen has apologized for an error recently made during an attack targeting militia in the Hajjah governorate in Yemen. The spokesperson for the assessment team said
Houthis threaten to send former defense minister to Iran
Sheikh Rashad al-Otari, a Yemeni tribal leader, said Houthi leaders informed him they will send former defense minister Mahmoud al-Subaihi to Iran if the legitimate government does not discuss the demands to release him and others. Otari, from the Lahj
US Defense Secretary James Mattis: Iran continues to sponsor terrorism
Iran is continuing to behave as an exporter of terrorism and still sponsors militant activity, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said in London on Friday. Asked about comments Mattis made in 2012 that the three primary threats the United States
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