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The Southern Transitional Council Admits Calamity and Foreign Guardianship In a shocking turn of events, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) has acknowledged a severe setback that has resulted in the imposition of foreign guardianship over the southern provinces. Vice President Ahmed Saeed Bin Burik admitted that partnering with legitimacy was a grave mistake, leading to criticism and the decline of services and economy. Speaking to the Russian Sputnik agency, Ben Burik expressed regret over participating in the Presidential Council and obtaining government portfolios that held no real power. He lamented the current state of the southern provinces under guardianship…

Last updated May 22, 2024 12:41 AM Student protests in support of Palestine and Gaza persist in American and Australian universities despite warnings from administrations. The Supreme Court in London ruled against broader police powers to restrict peaceful protests. At ‘Yale’ University, 150 students protested during a graduation ceremony, while ‘Drexel’ University students in Philadelphia set up a camp in solidarity with Gaza. ‘Wesleyan’ University students agreed to halt investments in Israeli-linked companies. Students at the University of ‘Melbourne’ protest for a seventh day, with two arrests at the University of ‘Queensland’. The London court ruled police powers to suppress…

The Unprecedented Invasion of Crows in Aden’s Crater Area In a bizarre turn of events, large flocks of crows have taken over the Crater area in the city of Aden, southern Yemen, causing chaos and distress among the residents. According to media sources, these crows have invaded the area in an unprecedented manner, driving out other bird species in the process. The crows have made their home in the ‘Al-Bumis’ caves on the ‘Jabal Shamsan’ Plateau, displacing mountain pigeons and wreaking havoc in the city. The lack of food on agricultural lands and garbage dumps has forced the crows to…

Yemen Calls for Peace and Unity on 34th Anniversary of Yemeni Unity Last updated May 21, 2024 10:45 PM President of the Supreme Political Council in Sanaa, Mahdi Al-Mashat, expressed Sanaa’s genuine desire for peace, good neighborliness, and brotherhood on the 34th anniversary of Yemeni unity. He called on the Saudi-led coalition to work towards peace, end conflicts, and create a safe and prosperous region. Al-Mashat urged the coalition to engage in signing and implementing a road map for peace and strengthen confidence-building measures. He criticized the efforts of America, Israel, and Britain for destabilizing nations. Additionally, he appealed to…

Last updated May 21, 2024 5:18 PM Recent reports from Indian media highlight Yemen’s success in shooting down American MQ-9 drones, making it a challenging environment for such aircraft. This has raised concerns in India about the purchase of similar drones for its military forces. An Indian news website, “NBT,” published a report stating that Yemen has become a “graveyard” for the advanced American MQ-9 Reaper drone, with the sixth one shot down in a year in Marib province. India, which had plans to acquire 30 MQ-9B drones from the US, is reconsidering its decision due to these developments. The…

The Hebrew Channel 12 reported that a fourth military brigade has been deployed to Rafah city, increasing the total number of brigades in the Gaza Strip to nine. The occupation army’s continued operations in Rafah since May 6 have stirred regional and international concerns due to the presence of 1.4 million displaced individuals in the city, who were forced there by the Israeli army under false claims of safety. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy have approved the continuation of military actions in Rafah, according to Israeli media sources. In a recent development, the Hebrew…

In Socotra, members of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) loyal to the UAE have been reported to loot camps and smuggle weapons off the island, according to local sources. The UAE-backed elements on Socotra Island are transferring weapons through the airport, as witnessed by a mini truck loaded with weapons last Monday. The island recently saw citizens in Hadibu protesting for their rights, only to be met with attacks and arrests by the STC factions. Friction between Saudi and UAE-backed forces is not uncommon on Socotra, with Riyadh allegedly running civilian flights to Stoker Airport without permission from the Saudi-led…

In a bold move to defend the right to protest for Palestine, 48 thousand workers at 10 universities in California voted to strike. The decision was made after students protesting against the Zionist aggression in Gaza were attacked and demands were ignored by the university administration. The university workers’ union’s vote to strike on Monday is seen as a historic step that could inspire other unions and labor federations to support students’ rights to protest for the Palestinian cause. Following the strike announcement, high schools in Wisconsin and Illinois joined the movement, staging protests during school hours to demand an…

Foreign currencies are on the rise in Aden and other southern and eastern Yemeni provinces, with the US dollar reaching 1,706 riyals and the Saudi riyal nearing 450 riyals. The lack of reforms from the government supporting the Saudi-led coalition has led to this economic deterioration. However, in Sanaa and areas controlled by the Supreme Political Council, the dollar remains stable at 530 riyals and the Saudi riyal at 139.70 riyals, unaffected by the developments in other parts of the country.   Despite these challenges, Yemen Press Agency (YPA) continues to provide updates on the economic situation in the region.…

In a recent ruling, the Specialized Criminal Court of First Instance in Sanaa sentenced Abdullah Ali Salem Kalal to death for aiding the enemy and participating in an Al-Qaeda gang. The court also convicted Samir Ali Abdullah Al-Barakani of participating in the same gang and sentenced him to two and a half years in prison. This decision marks a significant victory against terrorism in the region, showcasing the commitment of the Yemeni judicial system to combat such threats. The court’s swift and decisive action sends a clear message to those involved in terrorist activities that they will be held accountable…