Family Outing Ends in Tragedy: Six Drown in Water Reservoir in Hajjah

Family Outing Ends in Tragedy: Six Drown in Water Reservoir in Hajjah

Hajjah, Yemen – A family outing in Hajjah Governorate turned tragic on November 21, 2024, when six members of the same family drowned in the Wadi Mour reservoir. Ismail Sha'been Zain, an educator from Hayran, had intended to provide a joyful escape for his family by taking them to the...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Over Gaza Crimes

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Over Gaza Crimes

On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the ICC indicated that there is ...

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

On November 20, 2024, the New Zealand government officially classified the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization, making it the third country to do so after the United States and Australia. This designation was announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and included Hezbollah among other ...

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

 President Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Wednesday lauded new British support for the Yemeni Coast Guard, describing it as a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries. The British Embassy announced on Tuesday a new aid package for th...

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

ADEN, YEMEN – The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that it was involved in smuggling large sums of money through official channels under the governor's signature. A senior bank official stated that all funds transferred through ...

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

On November 19, 2024, a U.S. State Department official expressed significant concerns regarding Russia's serious engagement with the Houthi movement, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. This statement was reported by Business Insider. The official indicated that...