Author: Basheer

Basheer is a journalist and contributor for the Yemen Press Agency, covering local news from Yemen and latest developments in the Middle East. Yemen Press Agency is an independent news agency and multimedia broadcaster founded in 2018, and headquartered in Sanaa, Yemen. It covers local news from Yemen, news updates from the Middle East, as well as international stories making headlines.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani boldly declared the Zionist entity as a terrorist and racist organization, backed by decades of Western, especially American, support. The entity has been systematically violating the basic, natural, and human rights of the Palestinian people, committing what Kanaani describes as a “crime against humanity.” Within just 10 months, the Zionist entity has caused the deaths of 40,000 innocent Palestinians, including 15,000 children in Gaza, and has left over 100,000 injured, with many others missing or buried under rubble. Kanaani criticized the American administration for labeling Palestinians and resistance groups as terrorists while offering unwavering…

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Update: Hamas to Refrain from Participating In a recent development, the American “CBS” channel reported that Hamas, as confirmed by their representative in Lebanon, will not be participating in the scheduled ceasefire talks for Gaza on Thursday. Ahmed Abdel Hadi stated that Hamas has not received assurances from Israel regarding negotiations based on a previous proposal from July 2. Abdel Hadi expressed Hamas’ willingness to negotiate but highlighted that Israel had rejected the July 2 proposal, imposed new conditions, and carried out the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Hamas political bureau. Due to these…

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Last updated Aug 14, 2024 12:08 AM In Hadramout, Yemen, people from Mukalla’s countryside gathered in a protest condemning the service collapse and supporting the “Hadramout Tribal Alliance.” Citizens rallied in support of the “Hadramout Inclusive Conference” and the Tribal Alliance’s efforts to address legitimate concerns. The protest was a response to the suppression of locals by the “Hadrami Elite,” backing the Southern Transitional Council. The community demands recognition of their rights and a fair share of oil revenues. Despite obstacles by the STC, citizens from various areas joined the rally to pressure the Saudi-led coalition-backed government. The protests mark…

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Last updated Aug 14, 2024 12:08 AM The Ministry of the Interior of the Sanaa government took disciplinary action against several police officers for violating the Police Law. Three officers were dismissed, four received warnings, one was suspended, and another had their eligibility for promotion delayed. The decisions were made during a meeting of the Supreme Police Disciplinary Council, led by Major General Ali Salem Al-Saifi, Undersecretary of the Human and Financial Resources Sector at the Ministry of Interior. These actions demonstrate the government’s commitment to upholding law and order within the police force. Maintaining integrity and discipline among law…

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Last updated Aug 12, 2024 6:04 PM The “Hadramout Tribal Alliance” in eastern Yemen has implemented a new fixed price for diesel, set at 700 riyals per liter, for all citizens. This decision aims to provide the local market with locally produced diesel at an affordable rate. The alliance plans to enforce this price in all districts of Hadramout province to benefit the people. By capping the price of diesel, the Hadramout Tribal Alliance believes that the community will see positive outcomes in various aspects of life. The 20-liter gallon will be priced at 14,000 riyals under this new policy,…

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In Shabwa province, members of the health sector organized a protest demanding justice for Dr. Salem Abdullah Mohsen Al-Khulaifi, who was killed by gunfire at a checkpoint last July. The protesters gathered in front of the Appeals Prosecution building in Ataq, holding pictures of Dr. Al-Khulaifi and urging for the arrest and trial of the perpetrators. They called on local authorities to pressure the “Second Shabwa Defense Brigade” to hand over the accused gunmen for prosecution. Dr. Al-Khulaifi was shot while returning home from work and the delay in justice has sparked public outrage against the “Shabwa Defense” forces. The…

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Reports indicate that a squadron of US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft has arrived in Jordan from the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. The fighters are equipped with various missiles, including AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder, all live missiles. This deployment is seen as a strategic move by the United States to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East amid concerns of potential attacks by Iran and the axis of resistance. The positioning of these aircraft in Jordan’s “Muwafaq Salti” Air Base is strategically significant, given its central location in the region. Previously, US Air Force F-15E Strike…

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Last updated Aug 11, 2024 12:44 AM “Al-Tabaeen” school massacre in Gaza The Sanaa government’s Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli massacre at Al-Tabaeen School in Gaza, where over a hundred civilians, including women and children, lost their lives and many were injured. The ministry denounced Israel’s aggression and violation of international law, warning of serious repercussions on international peace and security. Calling on Arab and Islamic countries to reconsider normalization with Israel, the ministry urged the international community to stop blindly supporting the Zionist entity. It emphasized Yemen’s support for the Palestinian people’s rights and their establishment of…

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Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Military Base with Bomb-Laden Drones Hezbollah made a bold move by launching bomb-laden drones towards an Israeli military base in northern occupied Palestine. The attack was in support of Gaza and in retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas security official. Israeli media reported that the drones targeted several areas in Galilee, Jarmaq, Tiberias, and the occupied Golan, leading to the activation of the Iron Dome defense system and sirens in northern settlements. Barak Ravid, an Israeli journalist, confirmed the continuous sounding of sirens for about 20 minutes after the drone launch from Lebanon. The attack resulted…

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Last updated Aug 10, 2024 7:41 PM Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahwi SANAA, Aug. 10 (YPA) – President Mahdi Al-Mashat of the Supreme Political Council issued Decree No. 11 for the year 1446 AH on Saturday. The decree appointed Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahwi to lead the formation of a new government titled “the government of change and construction”. Stay tuned for updates. In a recent development, President Mahdi Al-Mashat has appointed Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahwi to form a new government named “the government of change and construction”. This decision came with the issuance of Decree No. 11 for the year 1446…

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