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Qatari ambassador to return to Iran: foreign ministry
YemenExtra
Qatar said on Wednesday it decided to return its ambassador to Tehran, more than 20 months after he was recalled in protest over the ransacking of Saudi Arabia's missions in Iran by demonstrators angry at Riyadh's execution of a…
Saudi teen released after dancing ‘Macarena’ in the street
YemenExtra
Saudi police said Wednesday they have released a 14-year-old boy who was filmed dancing to the “Macarena” at an intersection in the Red Sea city of Jiddah, according to local media reports.
The video, which went viral on…
The top U.S. Commander for the Middle East Visits Jizan Southern Saudi Arabian
YemenExtra
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East, General Joseph L. Votel has visited Jizan southern Saudi Arabian, where there are battles between Saudi military and Yemen Joint Forces Associated Press that.
AP Said that General…
Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah Speaks Thursday Night on Latest Developments
YemenExtra
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah will deliver a televised speech on Thursday at 20:30 p.m. (Local Time) to tackle the latest developments.
The speech is expected to concentrate on the ongoing military…
Iraqi Troops advance around “Daesh”‘s last Stronghold in Nineveh
YemenExtra
Y.A
The Iraqi Armed Forces have advanced around the rural area surrounding the"Daesh"'s last stronghold, backed by Saudi Arabia, in the Nineveh Governorate, today, the Federal Police spokesperson reported .
According to…
UN report: Saudi Arabia and UAE have contributed to the spread of al Qaeda in Yemen
A UN report revealed that UAE’s support for armed groups, the practice of illegal detention and enforced disappearance in Yemen.
The group of experts of the International Sanctions Committee on Yemen said in a report that these groups…
Norway: No reports confirming phosphorous was used in Syria – Egeland
YemenExtra
M.A.
Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland stated the usage of phosphorous by forces in Syria has not been confirmed by any reports, speaking from Oslo, on Monday.
Egeland gave the example of Gaza…
ISIS pocket in east Hama shrinking as Syrian Army progresses
YemenExtra
M.A.
Last night Syrian government forces waged a surprise attack against Daesh militants in the east Hama pocket where scores of terrorists are now trapped.
According to a military source, Syrian Army troops raided al-Mahsah…
Iraqi Troops Free Vital Neighborhood in Tal Afar
YemenExtra
Y.A
The Iraqi Armed Forces declared the liberation of the Al-Nour Neighborhood in Tal ‘Afar this afternoon following an intense battle with "Daesh" organization,backed by Saudi Arabia, in northwestern Iraq.
According to…
Qatar refuses Saudi Arabia’s offer to transport pilgrims to Mecca
YemenExtra
Doha has said that Saudi Arabia must permit Qatar’s own airlines to transport Hajj pilgrims to Mecca rather than forcing them to rely on the kingdom's national carrier, Saudi Arabia Airlines.
"It is usual and customary for…