Yemenis mourn martyred military chief al-Ghamari at massive Sana’a funeral

Hundreds of thousands of mourners flooded the streets of the Yemeni capital of Sana’a on Monday for the funeral of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, who was declared a martyr in Israeli...

Pakistani Arms Smuggler Gets 40 Years in US Jail For Trafficking Iranian Missile Parts To Yemen's Houthis

A Pakistani arms trafficker who employed a fishing vessel to transport ballistic missile components from Iran to Houthi forces in Yemen received a 40-year prison sentence in the US after being convicted on five charges. A Pakistani arms trafficker...

'War of Redemption': The real reason Netanyahu is renaming the Gaza war

A fierce political debate is raging in Israel over the name of the multi-front war that began with the bloody infiltration and massacre in southern Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023. It has since expanded to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, and...

The Jewish-Arab Yemenite-Israeli American actor who’s winning over New York

In his new off-Broadway one-man show, Tony-winning actor Ari’el Stachel tells the story of his multipronged identity that has messed with his head – and made him a kindred spirit of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani | Read More in Life &...

Lives transformed: stories from 80 years of UN work around the world

The “Shared Lives, Shared Future” exhibition features stories from nearly 200 countries and reflects how the spirit and mission of the United Nations has evolved over time. From humanitarian aid and education to development and sustainability, it...

A mysterious attack on the gas tanker MV Falcon in the Gulf of Aden has left two crew members dead, with Houthi rebels denying involvement

Aden — A Cameroon-flagged gas tanker named MV Falcon remains ablaze and adrift off the coast of Yemen following a deadly explosion on Saturday, October 18. The blast, which struck the vessel while transiting the Gulf of Aden near Abyan...

Yemen's Houthis release 20 detained UN employees accused of spying: UN envoy

SANAA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group on Monday released 20 United Nations staff members detained two days earlier in the capital Sanaa over allegations of spying for Israel, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said. "All fifteen...

Houthis detain Unicef Yemen chief, 19 UN staffers

The United Nations' (UN) office in Yemen said on Sunday that Houthi rebels were still holding 20 of their staff following their raid on their building in Sanaa a day earlier. On Saturday, the UN office said Houthi security forces had made an...

Arab journalists union reaffirms support for Morocco’s territorial integrity in Laayoune meeting

The General Union of Arab Journalists reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity during a landmark meeting held Sunday evening in Laayoune. In its final declaration, the union endorsed Morocco’s legitimate sovereignty...

Houthis release 5 Yemeni UN staffers in Sanaa after weekend detention at offices

The Houthis have a long-running crackdown against the UN and others working in Yemen’s rebel-held areas, including capital Sanaa, the coastal city of Hodeida and rebel stronghold in the northern province Sadaa One mourner, Ayham Hassan, said...

UN Chief praises His Majesty Sultan Haitham for Oman’s role in resolving Yemen UN staff detention

MUSCAT — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his deep appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for Oman’s vital humanitarian and diplomatic efforts that helped resolve the recent detention of several UN...

Houthis release Yemeni UN staffers in Sanaa after weekend detention at offices

Houthi rebels released five Yemeni United Nations staff members, and allowed 15 international ones to move freely within the UN compound, after detaining them there in Sanaa over the weekend, a UN spokesperson said Monday (October 20, 2025)....

Iran's FM, UN chief discuss situations in Gaza, Yemen

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday exchanged views on the situations in Gaza and Yemen. In a phone call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in...

Airbase on Yemen island points to build-up of anti-Houthi forces

Fishermen sail near Zuqar Island off the coast of Yemen on 3 May 2021. [Getty] A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those...

Iran’s foreign minister, UN chief discuss developments in Gaza and Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have held a phone conversation to discuss regional developments, including the situations in Gaza and Yemen. According to the Foreign Ministry, Araghchi...

Yemen: UN staff freed after Houthi raid, but dozens remain arbitrarily detained

Five national staff detained during the same incident were also released. The raid is part of multiple waves of detentions of UN personnel, some dating back to 2021. About 53 locally recruited staff remain arbitrarily detained at unknown...

Iran’s FM, UN Chief Discuss Gaza, Yemen Crises

During the call, Araqchi emphasized the international community’s responsibility to halt ongoing ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime and to ensure the swift and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Addressing the...

Antonio Guterres thanks His Majesty for resolving UN staff issue in Yemen

Muscat: The UN Secretary-General expresses his profound gratitude and appreciation to Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty the Sultan, for its efforts which resulted in resolving the situation of some UN staff in Yemen. He also values Oman’s...

Houthis leave UN compound in Sana, release UN employees

DOHA, October 20. /TASS/. The Houthis from Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement have left the United Nations compound in the Yemeni capital city of Sana and released its employees, the world organization’s press service told TASS. "All the 15...

Yemen’s Al-Mashat: Martyrdom of General Al-Ghamari Will Only Increase Our Strength and Fierceness

President of the Supreme Political Council in Yemen, Mahdi Al-Mashat maintained that Al-Ghamari ascended to his Lord as a beloved martyr in the noblest battle and the purest cause of supporting our people in Gaza. “I reassure our people that the...