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.
FM emphasizes national cohesion against the Houthi threat
[09/01/2018 04:30]
RIYADH-SABA
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Abdul-Malik al-Mekhlafi has emphasized the importance of cohesion between all national stakeholders including the General People's Congress in the Russian against the threat of the Houthi radical rebel militia.
In a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Yemen, Vladimir Dedushkin, in Riyadh on Tuesday, al-Mekhlafi said that the rebel militia affirm everyday that they are indisposed to peace and more inclined maintain their suppression of the Yemeni people and loot its resources.
He renewed the government's willingness for the UN proposed peace which is based on the three relevant terms of reference; the GCC Agreement, the UN Security Council resolution no. 2216 and the National Dialogue's outcomes.
The Russian diplomat asserted his country's support to the Yemeni government expressed Russia's readiness to offer all possible support for the government of Yemen.
Al-Mekhlafi highly appreciated the Russian stance and support to Yemen in political and humanitarian fields. The two officials discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and means of enhancing them.