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8 Saudi-led air strikes hit Marib, Hajjah

MARIB, HAJJAH, April 18 (YPA) - The US-backed Saudi-led aggression coalition's fighter jets launched on Sunday eight air strikes on Marib and Hajjah provinces over the past hours, a security source told Yemen Press Agency. The source…

Leader in al-Qaeda killed in Marib

MARIB, April 18 (YPA) - A leader in al-Qaeda terrorist origination was killed on Sunday, in clashes around the northeastern Yemeni city of Marib. This was reported by Yemen News Portal, based on tribal sources . Tribal sources said that the…

Tehran unveils new long-range air defense system

SANAA, April 18 (YPA) - Iran's  army on Sunday unveiled a new Long-Range Air Defense System. "Zolfaqar" and "Shadhid Majid" are the two advanced defense systems that were showcased in today's parade. "Zolfaqar" low-altitude air defense…

Five Saudi clerics sentenced to five years in prison

SANAA, April 18 (YPA) - Saudi Arabia's specialized criminal court has sentenced two Saudi defendants to five years in prison on flimsy pretexts and charges. According to the Prisoners of conscience account, the specialized criminal court…

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats

SANAA, April 18 (YPA) - The Czech Republic is expelling 18 employees of the Russian embassy, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jan Hamacek said Saturday, according to Reuters. "As the Czech foreign minister, I decided to…

US marine officers arrive at Al-Ghaydah Airport

MAHRA, April 18 (YPA) – Officers of the U.S. Marine Corp have arrived at Al-Ghaydah International Airport in Mahra province, eastern Yemen, informed sources reported on Saturday. The sources confirmed the arrival of U.S. Marines trainers…