Prime Minister, Salem Saleh Bin Braik, launched the first phase of an emergency national campaign to vaccinate children against polio in the temporary capital, 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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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the Houthi militia's attack against a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, saying it shows the continued threat Houthis pose to international shipping.
OIC Secretary-General Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen said the attack on giant oil tankers passing through Bab al-Mandeb strait jeopardizes not only the global economy but also the safety of the crews of vessels and the marine environment.
"This attack confirms these militias' aggressive policy aimed at threatening the security of navigation in the Red Sea and destabilizing the Red Sea countries."