Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Qasem Buhaybeh, met with a team from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) led by the organization's Representative in Yemen, Dr. Peter Hawkins, in Aden.
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.
Saudi Al-Hilal FC has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense FC from Brazil in the quarterfinals. The match was held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik received Thursday US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking and US Ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin, discussing with them latest developments in Yemen and efforts for realizing peace.
The meeting tackled mediation efforts brokered by Saudi Arabia for renewing the UN Truce and reviving political process under the UN sponsorship on the bases of the three internationally agreed upon references; the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and Security Council's Resolution 2216.
The meeting touched upon reforms are being implemented by the government and needed international support to support government's efforts in improving services and alleviating humanitarian suffering over Houthi terrorist militia's war.
Prime Minister renewed Yemen's position towards the Palestinian issue and importance of swift movement to help the Palestinian People, who face barbarian aggression and mass killing by the Zionist occupation.
For his part, the US envoy renewed his country's support to the government and measures of alleviating suffering of Yemeni people, praising efforts of the government despite challenges and its positive interaction with regional and international efforts for realizing peace in Yemen.