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Al Jazeerasports2 days ago
Yemeni fan watches World Cup 2026 on public screen
Adel Mohsen, 56, has followed every World Cup since 1982. In Mukalla this year he relies on a stadium screen because he cannot afford a backup battery or internet vouchers.
Al Jazeerascience14 days ago
Qatar-Supported Cardiac Camp Treats 110 Yemeni Children in Taiz as Local Center Expands
A five-day pediatric heart surgery camp at the Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz treated 110 children from across Yemen between May 16 and 21.
Al Jazeeraworld24 days ago
Yemen’s Former President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi Dies at 80 in Riyadh
Yemen’s presidency announced that former president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi died Thursday at his residence in Riyadh. He was 80. State media reported no further details on the cause of death.
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vancouversun.comworld28 days ago
Yemen family eats tree leaves after food aid ends
A displaced family in southern Yemen has resorted to eating boiled tree leaves after World Food Programme assistance stopped more than six months ago. The household of ten lives in a makeshift tent in Al-Manij camp near Taez.
Al Jazeeraworld28 days ago
Yemen Aid Cuts and Currency Collapse Worsen Conditions in Seiyun IDP Camps
Reduced international assistance and a collapsing Yemeni rial have left displaced families in Maryamah camp with limited food and medical care. Local residents in Seiyun also report rising hardship as the economy contracts.
Al Jazeeratechnology49 days ago
Starlink Launches in Yemen Amid Houthi Threats and High Costs, Boosting Internet Access for Some Freelancers and Students
Starlink satellite internet is transforming access for Yemenis in areas with unreliable local networks, powering hubs like Mukalla Creative Hub and supporting remote work and education. Users report speeds of 100 to 150 Mbps, but high device costs and Houthi threats pose challeng…
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Somali Pirates Hijack Togo-Flagged Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden
Somali pirates seized the MT Eureka oil tanker off Yemen's coast, marking the second such incident in 10 days. The vessel is being steered toward Somalia, amid a resurgence of piracy in the region. Security officials attribute the increase to distractions from Houthi attacks on s…
asiaone.comfinance50 days ago
Bulk Carrier Reports Skiff Approach 84 Nautical Miles Southwest of Yemen's Mukalla
A bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden reported a suspicious approach by a green-hulled skiff accompanied by a white fishing vessel. The incident occurred 84 nautical miles southwest of al-Mukalla, Yemen, according to maritime security alerts. No further details on outcomes or identi…
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eco-business.comworld51 days ago
2025 Marks Deadliest Year on Eastern Migration Route with Over 900 Deaths or Disappearances
More than 900 people died or disappeared along the Eastern Route in 2025, marking the deadliest year on record for the migration path from Africa to the Gulf. Dozens of men trekked home in Djibouti after failing to cross to Yemen. The journey highlights ongoing dangers including…
jns.orgfinance57 days ago
LPG Tanker SEVAN Sanctioned After Loading in Iran, with Deliveries to Yemen and Bangladesh
The tanker LPG SEVAN, identified by number 9177806, faced sanctions on April 24, 2026, following its recent cargo loading in Iran. The vessel frequently delivers to Bangladesh and the Houthis in Yemen. A clarification noted that a referenced photo shows a different tanker carryin…
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ansa.itworld57 days ago
Yemen Faces Hunger Crisis with 80% of Population Below Poverty Line Amid Rising Food Costs
Yemen faces a deepening hunger crisis driven by rising food prices and international sanctions. Eighty percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Al Jazeera's Yousef Marwry detailed how Yemenis are coping with these challenges.
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citizen.co.zaworld58 days ago
Houthis Reiterate Support for Iran and Consider Red Sea Shipping Toll
Houthi leader Abdulmalik al Houthi stated support for Iran in a recent speech amid ongoing regional conflicts. The group is reportedly considering a toll on vessels in the Red Sea, similar to measures by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. United Nations efforts continue to address the…
thewalrus.caworld58 days ago
Yemen Faces Hunger Crisis as Food Prices Rise Due to Import Disruptions and Aid Pauses
Food costs in Yemen are soaring, exacerbating the country's ongoing hunger crisis. Import disruptions, US-backed sanctions, and a pause in UN aid programmes are contributing factors. These issues are making it difficult for millions of Yemenis to afford sufficient food.
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