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ICRC cargo plane arrives at Sanaa airport

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) arrived at Sanaa International Airport on Tuesday with a cargo plane carrying more than 14 tons of medical and health supplies. The plane acquired the air…

UAE occupation begins cultural change in Socotra

SOCOTRA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupation on Wednesday launched moves in the circles of Socotra society in an attempt to dirty the cultural identity of the conservative society. Local sources revealed the recent…

Mali’s president announces resignation

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) -Mali's state television announced in the early hours of Wednesday the resignation of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita  . Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said in a brief speech broadcast on state television…

Strong earthquake hits Indonesia

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, struck on Tuesday night south of Sumatra island in Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey It was centered in Bengkulu province on Sumatra island, 139…

Fierce battles between Hadi, STC in Abyan continued

ABAYN, Aug. 19 (YPA) - Fierce fighting broke out between UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC ) militias and forces loyal to Hadi's government in southern Yemen's Abyan province, local sources reported on Wednesday. Local sources…

Worldwide coronavirus cases exceed 22 million

SANAA, Aug.19 (YPA) - The number of worldwide coronavirus cases has exceeded  22 million in the early hours of Wednesday, Sputnik reported. There are over 22 million confirmed COVID-19 cases globally, with over 778,000 fatalities and more…