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ITF calls for opening of all Yemeni ports

SANAA, Oct. 21 (YPA) - The Union of International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) called on Sunday to open and neutralize land, sea and air ports in Yemen, declaring its solidarity with the Yemeni people who are exposed to the siege. At…

Saudi authorities arrest Hadi’s former PM

Saudi authorities arrest Bin Dagher SANAA, Oct. 21 (YPA) – Saudi authorities arrested  former Prime Minister of exiled Hadi government, Ahmed Obaid bin Dagher, in Saudi capital a few days ago and taken to an unknown location, diplomatic…

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

Heavy rains in Shabwa destroy house

SHABWA, Oct. 20 (YPA) – A house belonging to a citizen in Shabwa province on Saturday was destroyed due to heavy rains continuing during the two last days caused by the low pressure of Luban cyclone, a security official told Yemen Press…

Israeli occupation forces storm Tulkarem City

SANAA, Oct. 20 (YPA) - Israeli occupation forces on Saturday stormed the town of Tulkarem in the northern side of West Bank. Palestinian local sources said that the Israeli occupation forces had besieged a school under construction in the…

Algerian government orders banning niqab wearing

SANAA, Oct. 18 (YPA) - Algerian government issues orders banning niqab wearing in the public governmental institutions, calling on the ministers to carry out the resolution strictly, local media reported. The ban was decided last year but…