Yemen's government forces will confront an "armed rebellion" by separatists in the south, the government said Tuesday, adding that the group had refused to de-escalate the situation after declaring self-rule last month. On April 25, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared...

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved Egypt's request for $2.77 billion in emergency financing Monday to help the Egyptian government meet urgent budget needs related to the new coronavirus pandemic, the Fund said. The IMF said it remained closely engaged with the...

Yemeni authorities declared Aden, interim seat of the Saudi-backed government, an "infested" city Monday after the number of coronavirus cases there jumped to 35, with four deaths. A five-year war has shattered Yemen's health system, pushed millions to the brink of famine and divided the...

Turkey's foreign ministry warned Sunday that it would deem the forces of Libyan General Khalifa Haftar legitimate targets if their attacks on its interests and diplomatic missions in Libya continued. Turkey backs Libya's internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and...