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Death toll in Oman, Yemen from Cyclone Mekunu rises to 30

Authorities say Cyclone Mekunu killed at least 30 people when it barreled across Oman and Yemen last month. The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said in a statement that the majority of the fatalities happened on the Yemeni island of Socotra, where 20...

‘War of billboards’ rages in southern Yemen

A less publicized conflict is raging on in Yemen’s port city of Aden between the internationally recognized government and southern separatists.  Rival billboards and posters appear across the city’s main streets showing support to the Saudi-backed government of President Abd...

Hudaida assault would be fatal: aid groups

As forces of the Arab-led military coalition close in on the main Yemeni port city of Hudaida, aid agencies fear a major battle that will also shut down a vital lifeline for millions of hungry civilians. Senior aid officials urged Western powers providing arms and intelligence to the Arab-led...