Joe Biden to end US support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen

The White House said Thursday that President Joe Biden will end support for Saudi Arabia’s controversial war in Yemen – his first major foreign policy reversal.  President Barack Obama began support for Saudi Arabia and President Donald Trump ramped it up, but Biden will announce during his visit to the State Department that it’s ending. … Read more

Angelina Jolie makes ‘very generous donation’ to two six-year-old boys raising money for Yemen

Two six-year-old boys from east London who are raising money for charity by selling lemonade have received an unexpected donation – from Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie. Ayaan Moosa and Mikaeel Ishaaq, now known now as the Lemonaid Boys, from east London, created the lemonade stand in a bid to sell ‘lemon for Yemen’ after learning … Read more

Boris Johnson and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Yemen civil war

Boris Johnson discusses Yemen civil war with Saudi Crown Prince Mohmmad bin Salman and ‘stresses importance’ of UK’s relationship with desert kingdom Mr Johnson stressed the importance of UK relationship with the desert kingdom PM ‘stressed our commitment to strengthening UK-KSA trade and investment’ Comes as the Crown Prince sacked country’s top military commander in … Read more

Mohammed bin Salman sacks commander in Yemen and his son for ‘suspicious financial dealings’

Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches fresh purge as he sacks country’s top military commander in its war in Yemen and his son for ‘suspicious financial dealings’ Top Saudi Arabian military commander and his son are removed from their posts Statement released by state-run media refers to ‘suspicious financial dealings’ Lt Gen Fahad bin … Read more

Coronavirus Greece: Asylum seeker from Yemen tests positive

Fears of a coronavirus outbreak at crowded migrant camp in Greece as asylum seeker from Yemen tests positive for virus 35-year-old man from Yemen living at the camp of Vial tested positive last night  There are over 3,800 people living inside the overcrowded camp of Vial   This marks first Covid-19 case to be recorded on … Read more

Head doctor in Yemen spent 10 days in a coronavirus-induced coma after being misdiagnosed

The head doctor of an intensive care unit in Yemen spent 10 days in a coronavirus-induced coma after being misdiagnosed with dengue fever because experts didn’t think Covid-19 had reached the country.  Dr Madhi Mahdi Abdel Kawi, head of ICU at Aden German International Hospital, was initially diagnosed with the tropical disease spread by mosquitoes … Read more

Middle Eastern website says Newcastle is a ‘remote tribal community’ worse than Yemen

Middle Eastern website describes Newcastle as a ‘remote tribal community’ worse than Yemen and says Geordies have a ‘well-documented penchant for violence’, as Saudi prince launches takeover of the city’s football team A Middle Eastern website published an opinion piece criticising Newcastle The article described the city as ‘remote’ and ‘tribal’ with ‘volatile’ residents Saudi … Read more

The spectacular five-storey Dar al-Hajar palace in Yemen that ‘grows’ out of a lofty rock column

Part palace, part rock column – behold one of the world’s most spectacular constructions. Yemen’s Dar al-Hajar – or ‘stone house’ – is a former royal residence that seems to grow out of the rock pinnacle upon which it’s perched. As these pictures show, the five-storey building looks incredible from every angle. No wonder it … Read more

Saudi-led coalition announces two-week ceasefire in Yemen so country can battle coronavirus 

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen’s Huthi rebels has declared a two-week ceasefire in the country starting Thursday in a bid to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The unilateral ceasefire follows an escalation in fighting between the warring parties despite a call by the United Nations for an immediate cessation to protect civilians … Read more