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President meets sport minister

SANAA, Oct. 21 (YPA) – President Mahdi al-Mashat met on Sunday with Youth and Sports Minister Hassan Zeid. At the meeting,  the president stressed on doubling efforts to tackle challenges facing the sport sector due to the current situation…

Army Fires Katyusha Rockets To Saudi Soldiers In Jizan

JIZAN, Oct. 21 (YPA) - The Yemeni army missile force launched on Sunday several of Katyusha rockets to the Saudi soldiers in Jizan region, a military source told Yemen Press Agency. The army fired a barrage of Katyusha rockets to gatherings…

Death toll from tropical cyclone Luban rises to 12

MAHARA, Oct. 21 (YPA) Death toll from tropical cyclone Luban increased to 12  while 120 were injured, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The statement warned against spread of cholera epidemic and other diseases.   AA

President meets COCA chairman

SANAA, Oct. 21 (YPA) – President Mahdi al-Mashat met on Sunday with the chairman of the central organization for control and auditing (COCA), Ali al-Emad. At the meeting, the president stressed on the importance of enhancing efforts and…

3 Saudi-led airstrikes hit Hodeida

HODEIDA, Oct. 21 (YPA) - The warplanes of US-backed Saudi-led coalition forces launched on Sunday three airstrikes on Hodeida province, a security official told Yemen Press Agency. The airstrikes hit Hali district. AA

Coalition officer tortured to death in Marib

MARIB, Oct. 21 (YPA) – An officer with the US-backed Saudi-led coalition forces was tortured to death in a prison run by Muslim Brotherhood (Islah Party) in Marib city, a military source said on Sunday. "Officer Dhaifallah al-Suwadi was…

President discusses economic issues with financial minister

SANAA, Oct. 21 (YPA) – President Mahdi al-Mashat met on Sunday with financial minister Hussein Makbouli in the presidential office in the capital Sanaa. The president discussed a package of economic issues with the minister and reviewed…