Taiz- Considered one of the largest and most popularly crowded areas in Yemen, Hajjah Governorate has become a notorious target for coup militias. The area is home to substantial raw materials and unique topography. Iran-aligned Houthi militants have their sight set on Hajjah, in hopes of dominating
Geneva- A renewed assault on ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul could force 250,000 civilians to flee, if they can find a way out, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR warned on Friday. UNHCR and other organizations are urgently preparing to respond “to a potential significant new flight of displaced Ir
New York- For someone who promoted his management skills and campaigned as an “organizational genius,” as Anderson Cooper of CNN put it, it has been a rocky White House debut for Donald J. Trump, the first president to go directly from the executive suite to the Oval Office. “Chaos” seems to be the
Mosul- His name was Ayman, but the couple who brought the boy home to their Iraqi village after buying him for $500 called him Ahmed. ISIS militants had killed or enslaved Ayman’s parents in their purge of the Yazidi religious minority to which he belongs, then sold the four-year-old to Umm an
With the U.S. Senate endorsing the nomination of Rex Tillerson as the new Secretary of State, President Donald J Trump’s national security team is now complete, ready for action. The Trump team differs from those of previous presidents in a number of ways. To start with, Trump has decided to seek a
New York- The Saudi Foreign Ministry has said that FM Adel Al-Jubeir has stressed the kingdom’s keenness to work with the United Nations to meet the challenges facing the region and the world, including the peace process in the Middle East and the crises in Yemen and Syria. The Saudi stance was made
The head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that safe zones would not work inside Syria for people fleeing the country’s nearly six-year-old war. On the other hand, United States President Donald Trump said last week he would “absolutely do safe zones in Syria” for
The United States has sent a Navy destroyer to patrol off the coast of Yemen to protect waterways from Iran-aligned Houthi militia, as tension escalate between Washington and Tehran, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday. The USS Cole arrived in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab Strait off south
The United States’ new administration slapped fresh sanctions on Iran Friday, punishing Tehran for recent ballistic missile test-firings and its continued support for Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. “Iran’s continued support for terrorism and development of its ballistic missile p
Lebanese President Michel Aoun urged on Friday world powers to coordinate with Damascus to establish a series of safe zones in Syria so refugees can go back to their country. It was the first time the Beirut government had showed its backing to such a plan. At least a million people have fled the wa
Riyadh- Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) held a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday to promote the 3rd edition of Emirates Energy Award 2017 and to unveil its activities. “Saudi Arabia is considered a major station for promoting the Emirates Energy Award, given the huge improvement in the field of
London-A senior Iranian oil official announced launching drilling activities across the southern Azadegan oilfield, the largest oil field shared between Iran and Iraq. Iran-based Tasnim news agency reported that the managing director overlooking the drilling project in the Azadegan field, Saeed Naza
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor Barack Obama several times for squandering three trillion dollars to build an allied Iraq and leaving the country an easy target for the Iranians. Instead of assuring Trump, Iranian authorities indirectly sent Trump indirect threatening messages
Men may think of massage as an occasional treat or a vacation indulgence, but this type of therapy could be a natural way to stay healthy and pain-free. One of the most common health issues for older men is chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts more than 12 weeks. This includes back pain, headach
Dubai- Investment Corporation of Dubai, ICD, has successfully completed the issuance of a US$1 billion 10-year sukuk. The sukuk was well received by regional and international investors and generated orders exceeding $3 billion. The $1billion sukuk will be listed on the Nasdaq Dubai exchange and is
Lyon- The Gulf Police and Interpol have reinforced collaboration by officially signing a memorandum of understanding that stipulates developing cooperation and coordination in the field of police work, the fight against terrorism, organized crime and cyber security. The signing took place based on t
A Saudi soldier has died from injuries sustained in a landmine explosion on the border with Yemen. The border guards corporal died in hospital after the explosion in Jazan province, the interior ministry said late on Thursday. “Corporal Younes Mohammed Ali Abu Rasain died as a martyr,” the ministry
Brussels- Concerns among the European Leaders are growing after U.S. President Donald Trump’s support for Britain’s separation from the Union and his talks on other countries that would follow the U.K’s suit. European Council President Donald Tusk has warned that worrying declarations from Tru
A machete-wielding man was shot and injured as he attacked security forces in a shopping mall beneath the Louvre museum in Paris on Friday, police said. One soldier was injured in the assault by the knifeman who was shot five times and is alive despite his serious injuries. Two backpacks he was carr
London- Prime Minister Theresa May’s government published its blueprint for Brexit on Thursday after winning a first parliamentary vote on a bill that would empower her to start pulling Britain out of the European Union. London is aiming for a “new, positive and constructive partnership
