Both sides in Yemen’s war agreed to exchange more than 1,000 prisoners during UN-sponsored talks in Switzerland, sources from both sides said on Saturday. The government, supported by a Saudi-led …
Israel Isn’t Signing ‘Peace’ Deals
Peace deal” is a misleading label to apply to agreements that help cement a belligerent military alliance against Iran, and allow violence against Palestinians, Libyans and Yemenis to continue.
Kuwait Prime Minister discusses COVID-19, Yemen, Libya at 75th opening of UN General Assembly
Kuwait’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Sabah (right), discussed several topics during the opening of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Image Credit: AFP Kuwait City: …
Angelina Jolie donates to 6-year-olds’ lemonade stand raising money for Yemen
Two young philanthropists in London selling lemonade to raise money for Yemen got a generous contribution from one Hollywood star. Imtiaz Tyab speaks to the pair of 6-year-olds behind “Lemonade for …
U.S. launches new terrorism review of Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen
A possible designation of the Houthi group as a terror organization would reinforce the U.S. campaign to pressure Tehran but could complicate aid and peace efforts.
How Germany was drawn to Iran ‘dual-use’ drone motors for Yemen Houthis
This kind of dual-use technology, engines that could be used for civilian needs, shipped through a third country, easily hides the end user.
Last Stand In Yemen As Battle For Oil-rich Province Rages
The Iran-backed fighters have long held the capital Sanaa which lies just 120 kilometres (75 miles) away and are mounting a fierce campaign to take the oil-rich province. If they are successful, it …
UN slashes healthcare in Yemen due to lack of funding
UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande says only $1bn of the $3.2bn needed funding has been received.
Famine Emerges as U.N. Theme, Crystallized by Yemen Disaster
Starvation again threatens war-afflicted Yemen, where the U.N. has halved food rations for lack of funding. “If we get the money, we still may have famine,” the head of the U.N. anti-hunger agency …
UN Forced to Cut Food and Health Programs in Yemen Due to Lack of Funding
The United Nations’ critical, life-saving programs in Yemen are in jeopardy because of a severe lack of funding.