Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Muammar al-Eryani strongly condemned the horrific crime committed by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militia, which resulted in the death of five children and injury to others in the al-Arsoom area of the al-Hashmah region in the al-Taziah district, northeast of Taiz Governorate over the explosion of a locally-made explosive device.
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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Governor of Abyan Abu Bakr Hussein Salem praised sacrifices of heroes of Quick Interference Forces, force of Security Belt and the National Army who cleansed al-Mahfad District from terror gangs.
In his inspection visit to the district, Salem stressed on high alert for facing challenges and on strengthening coordination between different forces in the framework of efforts of the province for tightening security.
On the other hand, Governor Salem inspected al-Mahfad Hospital and the ongoing work in it and difficulties it faces. He confirmed that the province's leadership will provide necessary support for improving services in the hospital.
The Social Fund for Development will send a number of specialists and technicians in medical field to count all the hospital requirements for rehabilitating a number of facilities, said Director of the Fund's branch Ghazi Ali.
Meanwhile, Director Education Office Yahya al-Yazidi said the office will carry out maintenance work in 10 schools in the district with finance from Public Work Project, which will supply the project with USD 250 million as a cost for the maintenance.