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Red Sea cables cut amid tensions across Middle East, disrupting global internet traffic

At least four cables under the Red Sea that provide global internet and telecommunications have been cut, disrupting internet services across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Red Sea tensions: US and UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen amid shipping disruption

The United States and the UK launched military strikes in Yemen on January 12 in reaction to Houthi rebel assaults on ships in the Red Sea, raising concerns of an escalating conflict in the region.

At least 80 died, dozens injured in Ramadan crush at Sanaa school in Yemen

Poor people had gathered at the Maeen School in central Sanaa after being informed that a local merchant would be handing out zakat, or alms, ahead of the festival of Eid al-Fitr. 

Saudi Arabia holds talks with Houthis to revive ceasefire and resolve Yemen conflict

Saudi and Houthi leaders met for the first time in public in the Houthi-held capital, Sana’a, to resolve the crisis

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facility in Jeddah

Saudi Aramco’s Jeddah oil depot hit by Houthi attack

UAE intercepts 2 ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi fired by Houthis

UAE defence ministry says it is ready to deal with threats  The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early Monday, authorities said, the second attack in a week...

More than 16 million babies born into conflict in 2015: UNICEF

There's one child born into conflict every two seconds: UNICEF ISLAMABAD – Millions of babies around the world are born into life-threatening situations every year, according to UNICEF Report. UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake said too many children were starting their lives...

Saudi Arabia announces 34 Islamic Countries coalition to fight terrorism

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has announced a 34-country Islamic military alliance to combat all such organizations which aim at terrorizing the innocent, spreading killing and corruption in the world. The countries participating in the alliance along with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are: Jordan,...

Chinese Navy rescues 225 Foreigners from conflict-ridden Yemen

A Chinese naval frigate has evacuated 225 foreign citizens from war-torn Yemen, its foreign ministry said, marking the first time that China's military has helped other countries evacuate their people during an international crisis. Ten different nationalities were among the...

Pakistan decides not to participate in Saudi-led coalition against Yemen

Pakistan says it is not prepared to participate in the Saudi-led coalition that has launched airstrikes on Yemen. ISLAMABAD (Pakistan) - “Instead of aggravating the situation (in Yemen) by participating in it (coalition), Pakistan should do what it can to...

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