Tag: Yemen
UN diplomat Martin Griffiths appointed UN humanitarian chief
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. chief on Wednesday appointed veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths, a seasoned negotiator with wide global experience, as the new...
US Navy seizes arms shipment in Arabian Sea amid Yemen war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. Navy announced Sunday it seized an arms shipment hidden aboard a vessel in the Arabian Sea, the...
Hezbollah leader backs Iran talks with US, Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group on Friday indicated his support for a dialogue between Iran one one side and the...
US slams Iran-backed Yemen rebels for snubbing UN envoy
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration lashed out at Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday for refusing to meet with a senior U.N. official to...
US officials in Mideast to reassure jittery allies over Iran
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Top Biden administration officials and U.S. senators crisscrossed the Middle East on Monday, seeking to assuage growing unease...
Yemen officials: Heavy flooding from seasonal rains kills 13
SANAA, Yemen — Floods swept through parts of Yemen amid heavy seasonal rains, leaving at least 13 people dead, including two children, security officials...
Saudi crown prince defends austerity steps, social loosening
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out a vigorous defense of his domestic policies and the thinking behind his...
Biden’s first 100 days: Where he stands on key promises
WASHINGTON — As he rounds out his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden’s focus on reigning in the coronavirus during the early...
Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
BAGHDAD — A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that...
Yemen launches coronavirus vaccination campaign
CAIRO — Yemen’s internationally recognized government began a coronavirus vaccination campaign Tuesday as the U.N. warned the pandemic was “roaring back” in recent weeks.
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