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Massive fire devours citizens’ homes in Lahj

LAHJ, Nov. 2 (YPA) - A large fire broke out on Monday in an area inhabited by poor families in Al-Habilein city of Radfan District in Lahj province, southern Yemen. Local sources reported that the fire caused the burning of the families'…

Government meeting in Sanaa discusses economic issues

SANAA, Nov. 2 (YPA) - A government meeting was held on Monday in Sanaa to discuss several issues and challenges hindering the national economy. At the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtoor, reviewed the…

NCM expects cold wave on Yemeni provinces

SANAA, Nov. 2 (YPA) - The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expected on Monday a cold wave hitting most of Yemeni provinces. The center affirmed in its weather forecast that the weather would be very cold and dry in the mountainous…

106 tons of foodstuffs destroyed in Sanaa

SANAA, Nov. 1 (YPA) - The Trade and Industry Office destroyed on Sunday 106 tons of spoiled and expired foodstuffs in Sanaa province. The Director of Industry Office confirmed that the destruction operation was carried out in cooperation…

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Socotra

SANAA, Nov. 1 (YPA) – A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday the eastern Socotra Archipelago, south of Yemen. An Yemeni astronomer, Adnan Al-Shawafi, said, in a statement that the magnitude of the tremor at 4.6. Al-Shawafi said the…

Fierce clashes break out in Shabwa

SHABWA, Nov. 1 (YPA) - Fierce clashes broke out on Sunday among tribal gunmen in Shabwa province, a tribal source told Yemen Press Agency. The source affirmed that the clashes erupted among Al-Laswad and Al-Bahaj tribes in souk of Haban…

PM stresses importance of completing Sanaa urban plan

SANAA, Nov. 1 (YPA) - Prime Minister, Abdulaziz bin Habtoor stressed on Sunday the importance of the completion of the general urban plan for Sanaa province. Bin Habtoor noted, during his meeting with Sanaa governor, Abdul Basit Al-Hadi,…