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STC’s militia leader escapes assassination in Aden

ADEN, Feb. 24 (YPA) - A militia leader affiliated with the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council (STC) survived an assassination attempt on Monday in the city of Aden, southern Yemen. Media sources said that gunmen shot at the car of…

Coalition wages series of air strikes on Sanaa, Jawf

SANAA, Jawf, Feb. 24 (YPA) - The US-backed Saudi-led aggression coalition's fighter jets launched on Monday series of air strikes on Sanaa and Jawf provinces, a security official told Yemen Press Agency. In Sanaa, four strikes hit Nehm…

Unidentified gunmen kill citizen in Aden

ADEN, Feb. 24 (YPA) - A citizen was killed on Monday by unidentified gunmen in the city of Aden, southern Yemen. Eyewitnesses said that the citizen called Kobal, from al-Mahareeq neighborhood, was shot dead by gunmen riding a SUV car near…

FM meets UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen

SANAA, Feb. 24 (YPA) - Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf on Monday met with the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Lise Grande. During the meeting, the officials discussed the humanitarian and economic situation in Yemen in light of the…

Malaysia’s PM submits his resignation to King

MALAYSIA, Feb. 24 (YPA) – Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted his resignation to the King, the prime minister's office said Monday. This came in the midst of talks on forming a new ruling coalition. Mahathir, 94,…

Saudi Arabia announces first case of coronavirus

SANAA, Feb. 24 (YPA) - The Saudi Health Ministry announced on Monday the first case of coronavirus. The Saudi citizen infected with the virus is currently in Kuwait, The Ministry said. The Ministry called on the civilians to contact with…