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, Dep. UN's Envoy discuss developments about implementing Stockholm Agreement
[27/02/2019 07:58]
RIYADH-SABA
Foreign Minister Khaled Alyemany held discussions on Wednesday with Deputy of the UN's Envoy Ma'een Shareim about the latest developments relating to peace and underway efforts put Stockholm's Agreement in place.
They discussed a plan suggested by the Head of Redeployment Coordination Committee Lieutenant General Michael Anker Lollesgaard to carry out first phase of redeployment. The government and Houthi militia have already agreed to carry out the plan within the scheduled specific timeline.
Conversations also touched upon prisoner-exchange deal and the joint committee charged understanding about Taiz.
Alyemany stated that Houthis' systematic plan to spoil peace's efforts has become very clear and there is no need to waste more time.
He said" The UN and International Community (IC) need to act firmly and stop Houthis' insistence on foiling everything agreed on of confidence building steps and phases". He warned that
The Foreign Minister of Hodeidah agreement will seriously undermine peace prospects and chances.
For his own part, Shoreim noted that the UN is very interested in implement Stockholm Agreement, specifically about Hodediah, nevertheless obstacles facing the implementation now and again.