The world is abandoning Yemen’s children to die, Save the Children said on Friday, as funding cuts to aid means tens of thousands of starving children are going without life-saving treatment for …
Struggle to survive war and COVID-19 in Yemen
Pablo Tosco/Oxfam Public health crisis and hunger a challenge in country facing ongoing conflict Hakeem Asser is a volunteer public health promoter in a community of 45 families displaced by war and …
Islamic Relief pledges additional $10m for Yemen as hunger crisis grows and donor cuts devastate life-saving programmes amidst COVID case spike
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.