YEMEN Press Agency

Seven UN Peacekeepers injured in Mali explosion

MALI, Jul. 10 (YPA) - Seven UN peacekeepers were injured Friday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, the United Nations peacekeeping mission announced. The device exploded beneath the vehicle which was…

Power outage hits in Aden

ADEN, Jul. 10 (YPA) - Power outages have increased in all areas in the port city of Aden, southern Yemen, sources reported on Friday According to Aden electricity sources, the hours of power outages increased from four to five hours during…

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

SANAA, Jul. 10 A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. But no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong…

Taliban claims to control of 85% of Afghanistan

SANAA, Jul. 09 (YPA) - Taliban movement said on Friday that it took control over 85 percent of Afghan territory as the insurgent group launches an offensive in parallel with the withdrawal of US troops from the country, although it cannot…