Saudi Arabia Reports 1,301 Hajj Deaths, 83% Unregistered Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia Reports 1,301 Hajj Deaths, 83% Unregistered Pilgrims

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday, June 23, 2024, the final death toll for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH), reporting 1,301 fatalities. The Ministry of Health also highlighted the extensive healthcare services provided to pilgrims throughout the season. According to the ...

Houthi Attack Foiled Near Newly Opened Al-Kamb Road in Taiz

Houthi Attack Foiled Near Newly Opened Al-Kamb Road in Taiz

Houthi rebels, designated as a terrorist group by the international community, launched an attack near the recently opened "Al-Kamb" road in eastern Taiz, according to official military sources. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, June 23, 2024, targeted the "Kilaba" area,...

Explosion in Al-Hsoon - Marib Kills One, Injures Three

Explosion in Al-Hsoon - Marib Kills One, Injures Three

A deadly explosion in the Al-Husun area, east of Ma'rib city, has claimed the life of one civilian and injured three others, according to local sources spoke to Barran Press. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, June 23, 2024. Initial reports suggest that an explosive device detonated b...

Yemeni Rial Expected to Plummet Further Amid Banking Crisis, Warns FAO

Yemeni Rial Expected to Plummet Further Amid Banking Crisis, Warns FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning, predicting a significant and rapid decline in the value of the Yemeni Rial in government-controlled areas over the next four months. The organization estimates a monthly depreciation of at least 5% due to...

Sudan Denies Apologizing to UAE over UN Ambassador's Remarks

Sudan Denies Apologizing to UAE over UN Ambassador's Remarks

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, June 21, 2024, denied issuing any apology to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding previous statements made by the Sudanese ambassador to the United Nations, accusing the UAE of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing war in S...

Houthi Release Baha'i Spokesperson After Over a Year in Detention

Houthi Release Baha'i Spokesperson After Over a Year in Detention

The Baha'i community in Yemen confirmed on Saturday, June 22, 2024, that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, had released their spokesperson, Abdullah Al-Olofi, who had been held in Houthi prisons in Sana'a for over a year. In a brief statement on t...