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Traders in Taiz go on strike in protest against collapse of economy
TAIZ, Sept. 18 (YPA) - Traders in Taiz city on Saturday announced a strike in a protest against the collapse of the economy and local currency. In a statement, they said that would continuing their strike until their demands were met.…
Abu Dhabi rejects European Parliament resolution on human rights
ABU DHABI, Sept. 18 (YPA) - The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed its rejection of the European Parliament’s decision on human rights in the Gulf state. “We reject the resolution adopted this week in the European…
4.4-magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 (YPA) - A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning (8:00 p.m. local time) several areas in Los Angeles, the US Geological Survey said. The impact of the earthquake was felt widely, from neighboring cities, but…
Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies at age 84
SANAA, Sept. 18 (YPA) - Algerian state television says former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who fought for independence from France and was ousted from power in 2019 amid pro-democracy protests, has died at age 84. He was born in…
Al-Nuaimi: the battle of Marib is reaching its end
SANAA, Sept. 18 (YPA) - Member of Supreme Political Council, Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, confirmed that the battle of Marib is reaching its end and the Armed Forces are on their way to achieving victory. Al-Nuaimi explained that the military…
Conjoined twins born in Sanaa in urgent need of life-saving treatment
SANAA, Sept. 18 (YPA) - Newly born conjoined twins were born at Palestine Hospital for Childhood and Motherhood in the capital Sanaa. Medical sources said that a team at the hospital successfully performed a cesarean section for a woman who…
UAE occupation puts Socotra airport under Zionist administration
SOCOTRA, Sept. 18 (YPA) - The UAE occupation forces has placed the Yemeni island of Socotra airport, under a Zionist administration, under the pretext of expanding the airport, which is one of Yemen's largest airports. Informed sources…
Iraqi forces launch operation against ISIS terrorists in Mosul
NINEVEH, Sept. 17 (YPA) - Iraqi army forces launched a new operation against remnants of ISIL Takfiri terrorists in Nineveh province, Al Sumaria News reported. According to the Al Sumaria News, the Iraqi forces were able to identify and…
Coalition violates Hodeidah truce 272 times
HODEIDAH, Sept. 17 (YPA) – The Saudi-led coalition forces committed 272 violations of the Sweden ceasefire agreement in Hodeidah province over the past 24 hours, the operations room to monitor the violations said on Friday. Among the…