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Saudi-UAE coalition orchestrates targeted killings in Yemen, reveals American mercenary

Saudi-UAE coalition orchestrates targeted killings in Yemen, reveals American mercenary

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Journalist Nawal Al-Maqhafi's exhaustive four-year investigation into the covert facets of Yemen's enduring conflict has unearthed a shocking narrative that implicates the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a clandestine assassination program. The report, titled "American Mercenaries: The Missions of Assassinations in Yemen," not only exposes the disturbing details of extrajudicial killings, manipulation, and collusion within the conflict but also places confessions from American mercenaries at the forefront of these revelations. The crux of Al-Maqhafi's findings revolves around these mercenaries candidly admitting to receiving a list of targeted victims directly from the Emirati government. This revelation peels back the layers of the methods employed by UAE-backed forces in executing...
Facebook deletes account of major Yemen humanitarian aid organization

Facebook deletes account of major Yemen humanitarian aid organization

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The Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation strongly condemns the closure and deletion of its Facebook account, deeming it an arbitrary action undermining the claimed principles of freedom of opinion and expression. This move, perceived as targeting official and national Yemeni voices opposing the American-Zionist project, is criticized for concealing the truth about the humanitarian crisis caused by the aggression coalition's actions over the past nine years. As one of the largest humanitarian aid groups for Yemen, receiving international funds for the war-torn country, the Council emphasizes that the Facebook administration's actions aim to silence voices advocating for Yemen's position in support of Palestine. Th...
Amid US-UK bombing, hundreds of Yemenis kidnapped in Aden

Amid US-UK bombing, hundreds of Yemenis kidnapped in Aden

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Amid the intense bombing conducted by the United States and United Kingdom in Yemen, hundreds of Yemenis have been kidnapped in the province of Aden. The escalating security concerns in Aden continue to unfold as factions aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC), have allegedly abducted a group of young people from the Al-Wahda residential neighborhood. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, with masked gunmen arriving in a bus and swiftly apprehending several individuals in the Sheikh Othman district. This alarming development has raised fears among the local population, as the armed perpetrators, brandishing weapons and issuing threats, forcibly seized the young victims. The families left in distress are struggling to comprehend the circumstances surrounding t...
US, UK launches airstrikes on Yemen, 4th time in less than a week

US, UK launches airstrikes on Yemen, 4th time in less than a week

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The US military initiated a series of airstrikes on Yemen, marking the fourth incident within a week, as reported by the local media in Yemen. The aerial assault targeted various provinces, including Hudaydah, Taʿizz, Dhamar, al-Bayda, and Saada, and notably involved British aircraft. According to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes, executed at around 11:59 p.m. Sana’a time on Wednesday, were purportedly aimed at 14 missiles loaded for potential launch from Yemen. CENTCOM claimed that these strikes, coupled with other actions, aimed to "degrade" the "capabilities" of the Yemeni armed forces, hindering their ability to continue attacks in strategic maritime areas such as the Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. Coinciding with thes...
Tensions escalate after Pakistan carries out ‘retaliatory’ airstrikes in Iran

Tensions escalate after Pakistan carries out ‘retaliatory’ airstrikes in Iran

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On Thursday, Pakistan carried out retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran, a response to Iran's earlier attack on Jaish al-Adl's headquarters within Pakistan's Balochistan province. The situation escalated when Iran launched missiles and drones at the Jaish al-Adl group, considering it a decisive move to counter perceived threats to its security. Pakistan swiftly condemned Iran's actions, characterizing the breach of its airspace as a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the unacceptability of Iran's "illegal act" and asserted that the responsibility for any consequences would squarely rest with Iran. In a measured response, Pakistan announced the recall of its ambassador from Iran and su...
US army steps up smuggling stolen Syrian oil to bases in Iraq: Report

US army steps up smuggling stolen Syrian oil to bases in Iraq: Report

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US forces have been involved in a recurrent and alarming pattern of transporting stolen Syrian oil across the Iraqi border, as reported by local sources in the Yarubiya countryside, Syrian media reported. These activities include a notable convoy, observed on various occasions, comprising 50 tankers loaded with oil pilfered from the Syrian al-Jazeera fields. This convoy departed through the illegal Mahmoudiya crossing, making its way towards Iraqi territory. Furthermore, another convoy, consisting of 45 vehicles, including covered trucks, refrigerators, three tankers, and several tanks, was reported to have traversed the illegal al-Walid crossing, heading in the direction of Iraq. These instances of oil transportation are not isolated, as evidenced by an earlier incident on Jan...
Two more skirmishes reported between Indian and Chinese troops on LaC

Two more skirmishes reported between Indian and Chinese troops on LaC

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At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards conferred on Indian Army personnel mentioning them. The citations, read out at an investiture ceremony by the Army's Western Command last week, provided brief details of how the Indian troops responded firmly to the aggressive behaviour by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers along the LAC. The Army's Western Command, which has its headquarters in Chandimandir, had uploaded a video of the January 13 ceremony featuring the commentary on the gallantry award on its YouTube channel but deactivated it on Monday. The incidents mentioned in the citations had taken place between September 2021...
‘No entry for Israeli ships’, says Yemen amidst US and UK airstrikes

‘No entry for Israeli ships’, says Yemen amidst US and UK airstrikes

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The head of Yemeni Naval Forces reiterated their commitment to preventing Israeli ships and those destined for occupied Palestinian ports, underscoring the stance until the aggression and blockade on Gaza cease. A source within the naval forces emphasized the safety of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab Strait, with the exception of Israeli vessels or those en route to the occupied Palestinian ports, local news reports said. The source added that any ship in need of assistance should communicate through International Channel 16 or send an email to info@navy.gov.yr. Simultaneously, Muhammad Abdusalam, the head of the national negotiating delegation, affirmed that the American aggression against Yemen would not deter the Yemeni armed forces from uphol...
In Yemen, thousands bid farewell to Yemenis killed in US- UK airstrikes

In Yemen, thousands bid farewell to Yemenis killed in US- UK airstrikes

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On a somber Sunday in Sana'a, a poignant funeral procession unfolded, laying to rest the bodies of several martyrs who fell victim to the US-UK aggression in Yemen. According to local media, among the honored were at least twelve people including military personnel. The official funeral ceremony drew dignitaries such as including top Yemeni officials, social figures, colleagues, and relatives of the martyrs also joined in paying their respects. This solemn gathering took place after prayers at the People’s Mosque in the capital secretariat. Draped in the republican flag, the martyrs were then laid to rest in their hometowns. The ceremony aimed to commemorate those who lost their lives due to the intense airstrikes launched by the US and UK. The attack, consisting of arou...
‘Casualities unknown’: US-British airstrikes rattle war-torn Yemen

‘Casualities unknown’: US-British airstrikes rattle war-torn Yemen

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At dawn on Friday, the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and various provinces faced air strikes in what is described as US-British aggression. Yemeni media reports raids on Sanaa, Hodeidah, Saada, and Dhamar, including strikes on al-Dailami air base, however, the number of casualities during these attacks continues to remain unknown. The coalition of anti-aggression political parties condemned this action, linking it to over eight years of ongoing aggression. "This is a part of the same design under which the Zionist-Americans have been conducting aggression against Palestinians," Yemen state media reported quoting officials. The US and UK justified the strikes, stating they targeted Houthi-linked sites. President Biden emphasized these actions send a clear message against attacks on person...