Despite the financial ramifications of COVID … It is imperative now that world leaders do their part and prioritise funding for Yemen while also pressuring all sides to find a lasting and …
Will formation of new government in Yemen lay groundwork for peace?
Despite agreeing to a cease-fire in south Yemen, it seems the chances of ending the conflict between the Saudi-backed government forces and the UAE-backed southern separatists and forming a new …
Iran denies U.S. seizure of Iranian arms on way to Houthis in Yemen
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have been fighting the Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, since 2015. It denies charges by Saudi Arabia and the United States that it gives financial and …
Man in Fuchsia Business Suit Climbs Into Volcano to Take Selfie in Yemen
A shoeless Yemeni man dressed in a fuchsia business suit climbed down the rim of a volcano in Yemen’s Al-Dhalea province to take a selfie, a video shared on June 28 shows. The video filmed by the …
UN warns Yemen on brink of famine again
War-torn Yemen is once again on the brink of famine as donor funds that averted catastrophe just 18 months ago have dried …
Pompeo says U.S. seized Iranian weapons on way to Houthi rebels in Yemen
At his news conference, Pompeo said that U.S. and unidentified “partner” forces interdicted a vessel off Yemen’s coast on June 28 that was … Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, …
UK Set To Resume Saudi Arms Sales Despite Yemen Concerns
Britain said on Tuesday it would resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia, halted last year after a UK court ruling over the Gulf kingdom’s bombing campaign in neighbouring Yemen. Weapons exports were …
UK to resume Saudi arms exports despite Yemen war concerns
Campaigners against the arms trade slammed the ‘morally indefensible’ decision to resume weapon sales to the kingdom.
Yemen: UK to resume Saudi arms sales after humanitarian review
The UK is to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite concerns they could be used against civilians in Yemen, in violation of international humanitarian law. Sales were suspended last year after a …
UK resumes arms sales to Saudi Arabia, says ‘possible’ war crimes in Yemen are ‘isolated incidents’
The UK government has come under fire after announcing that it is to recommence arms sales to Saudi Arabia, despite acknowledging that the kingdom could be using them to commit war crimes in Yemen.