YEMEN Press Agency

Islah sends military forces to Lahj

LAHJ, Jul. 10 (YPA) - Islah militants have sent military forces to Tor al-Bahah area west of Lahj province, which managed to control Al Madaribah district overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait. According to local sources, the commander of…

Saudi Arabia sends military reinforcements to Aden

ADEN, Jul. 10 (YPA) -Saudi Arabia has sent fresh military reinforcements to Yemen’s southern province of Aden, which is under the control of the UAE-backed  Southern Transitional Council (STC)’s  militias, local sources said on Saturday.…

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…