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UAE appoints military governor on Socotra Island

SOCOTRA, Aug. 21 (YPA) - UAE continues to consolidate its occupation of the Yemeni island of Socotra, by appointing an Emirati military governor on the island. Informed sources in Socotra reported that the UAE has appointed Major Al-Anoud…

UN reveals new surprise about needs of “Safer” tanker

HODEIDA, Aug. 21 (YPA) - The US special envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, said on Monday that work on the Safer floating tank off the port of Hodeida has not been completed yet. During his meeting with the United Nations Humanitarian…

Saudi artillery shelling hits Saada

SAADA, Aug 21(YPA) – The Saudi-led coalition on Monday launched bombardments on several border districts in Saada province,  Northern Yemen, a security source told Yemen Press Agency. The Saudi artillery shells hit several residential areas…

Saudi Arabia responds to STC regarding salary payments

ADEN, Aug 21 (YPA) -  Arabia issued a statement, in  a response to the refusal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), to pay staff salaries from oil and gas revenues at its last meeting. Saudi political writer Ali al-Arishi,…