Yemen

The Importance of Accurate Reporting: A Statement from Al-Zendani In a recent interview, Al-Zendani addressed the pressing issue surrounding rumors of Yemeni diplomatic property sales in Somalia. His office has been inundated with inquiries from the media, leading him to clarify that no plans exist to sell or lease any diplomatic assets in the country. He described these rampant rumors as “propaganda with no basis in fact.” In times like these, it’s vital to reflect on the responsibilities of both journalists and news…

Empowering Generosity: Zakat Al-Fitr Made Easy Through the "Sahem" Platform Imagine having the power to transform lives with a simple act of giving. It's a vibrant vision that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has brought to life. By launching the “Sahem” platform, they've enabled individuals to effortlessly donate their 2025 Zakat Al-Fitr, ensuring it reaches those in dire need in Yemen and Somalia. Isn’t it remarkable how technology bridges gaps and brings hope…

A fighter jet takes to the skies, aimed at an undisclosed mission against Yemen's Houthi rebels, captured in a still from a video handout released on March 18, 2025. This visual, courtesy of US CENTCOM via X/Handout through REUTERS, is just a fragment of a larger, more complex story. Purchase Licensing Rights In a nocturnal display of military might, the United States launched a series of airstrikes targeting several locations in Yemen. Among these locations were Saada province, reputed to be a long-standing sanctuary for…

Imagine facing hardships so dire that you decide to embark on a perilous journey across unpredictable waters for the mere hope of a better life. For countless migrants, mostly hailing from Ethiopia and other parts of East Africa, this daunting trek across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden towards Yemen isn’t just a last resort—it’s their only hope.Yet again, tragedy struck last Thursday when four boats carrying these hopeful souls capsized in the waters off Yemen and Djibouti. According to the United Nations migration agency,…

SANAA, Yemen — "On Tuesday, Iran's Houthi allies unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones aiming at U.S. navy ships sailing in the Red Sea close to Yemen," stated a Pentagon representative. In a brazen display of force, eight drones, five ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles homed in on the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance as they journeyed through Bab al-Mandeb strait. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) personnel managed to fend off the onslaught successfully. No damage occurred, and all…

Amid growing global concerns, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently had a heart-to-heart over a phone call about pressing issues in Haiti, Somalia, and Yemen. Their conversation was primarily focused on the ongoing challenges in these volatile regions, but you could say it was much more than a simple exchange of pleasantries. "Antony Blinken and Antonio Guterres have been talking turkey about the current affairs," remarked an international relations observer. They delved…

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is steadfastly extending its helping hands to those in dire need across Yemen, Chad, and Somalia.KSrelief brought together 1,039 families in Yemen’s Al-Dhale Governorate by handing out an equal number of food boxes, as reported by SPA.Meanwhile, in Chad, the Guera Region received 600 food parcels, part of KSrelief’s mission this year to bolster food security and support struggling communities.In Somalia, a range of health and environmental initiatives…

The Houthi faction from Yemen claimed on Thursday they went after two ships in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.One of these vessels was American, while the other belonged to a company accused of disregarding the group’s prohibition against entering Israeli harbors.“Our Yemeni Armed Forces conducted two operations,” announced group representative Yahya Saree in a taped declaration. “The first aimed at the American oil ship, OLYMPIC SPIRIT,” he continued, noting it faced an assault in the Red Sea involving 11 ballistic…

Central Command, responsible for orchestrating U.S. military actions in the chaotic Middle East arena, announced that they struck Houthi-held weapons systems, bases, and other vital essentials. Word from the Houthi broadcasters claims that the heart of Yemen, Sanaa, felt the brunt of these hits. On a Monday not far gone, the Houthis proudly declared they'd downed a U.S.-crafted MQ-9 Reaper drone that happened to be soaring the Yemeni skies. The U.S. military fessed up to losing one of its unmanned birds. The previous…

Obsessed with violence, engulfed in chaos for years, Yemen's problems may be growing even more and even entering an environmental crisis. Yemeni lumberjack Ali al-Emadi spends hours chopping down an acacia tree with an ax as his 12-year-old nephew helps split logs. In a war-torn country, al-Emadi must turn to logging in its northern al-Mahweet region to earn a living. An economic collapse has wiped out the agricultural and construction work for which he used to travel around the country. However, as…