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Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
Qatar Charity and OCHA provide clean water to save lives of 10,000 Yemenis
Qatar Tribune
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August 17, 2025
Tribune News Network Doha In a move aimed at alleviating the difficult humanitarian conditions facing Yemen due to the ongoing crisis, especially in remote areas, a sustainable project, jointly supported by Qatar Charity and OCHA, has succeeded in...
Is Africa becoming the US's dumping ground of migrants?
Deutsche Welle
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US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out "the largest deportation operation in American history." Deporting those migrants...
QC, OCHA launch project to ease plight of residents in isolated areas of Yemen
Qatar Tribune
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August 16, 2025
DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), has implemented a sustainable project aimed at alleviating the difficult humanitarian conditions facing the population...
Qatar Charity, OCHA project supports over 10,000 Yemenis
Gulf Times
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August 16, 2025
In a move aimed at alleviating the difficult humanitarian conditions facing Yemen due to the ongoing crisis, a sustainable project, jointly supported by Qatar Charity and OCHA, has succeeded in combating thirst and epidemics, providing clean water...
Travel bans, restrictions alarm AZ collegiate athletes
AZ Central - Arizona
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ASU athletes from several countries are concerned about potential travel restrictions and visa issues due to recent policy changes. ASU's athletic director has expressed support for international athletes, assuring them of their participation in...
Yemen Enforces Ban on Foreign Currency for Trade
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s internationally-recognized government declared on Tuesday that all commercial transactions within its controlled territories must exclusively use the Yemeni rial, banning foreign currencies for domestic trade and services. A local...
Yemen situation 'deeply fragile' amid broader regional conflict, UN envoy says
The National News
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The situation in Yemen is "deeply fragile" and has been exacerbated by the spillover of the Israel-Gaza war, the UN's envoy to the country said on Monday. Hans Grundberg told the UN Security Council that regional turmoil "continues to erode...
Yemen: “Regional disorders continue to erode prospects for peace”, “The Security Council hears
The European Times
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August 13, 2025
Yemen continues to be one of the countries most inserted by food in the world after more than 12 years of war between the coalition supported by Saoudie supporting the government internationally recognized and Ansar Allah – as the rebels are...
Yemeni gov't bans foreign currency in domestic trade
Xinhua News Agency
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ADEN, Yemen, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's internationally-recognized government mandated on Tuesday that all commercial transactions in areas under its control must use the Yemeni rial, banning foreign currencies for domestic trade and services....
Yemeni Jew immigrates to Israel, now only four Jews remain
Heritage Florida Jewish News
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August 12, 2025
(JNS) — One of the last Jews in Yemen immigrated to Israel after her husband died a little over a year ago, Hebrew media reported on Wednesday. Badra Yousef lived in Yemen for years with her partner, Yahya, in the Arhab District north of the...
Yemen bans use of foreign currency in local trade
News.Az
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Yemen's internationally-recognized government announced on Tuesday that all commercial transactions within areas under its control must be conducted using the Yemeni rial, prohibiting the use of foreign currencies for domestic trade and services....
Yemen govt bans foreign currency in domestic trade
The Peninsula
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August 12, 2025
Aden: Yemen's internationally-recognized government mandated on Tuesday that all commercial transactions in areas under its control must use the Yemeni rial, banning foreign currencies for domestic trade and services. According to the state-run...
US praises Yemeni forces led by Tariq Saleh for foiling Houthi smuggling attempt
The National News
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The US has praised Yemeni forces led by Gen Tariq Saleh for intercepting a shipment of weaponry allegedly smuggled to Houthi rebels. US Central Command said security forces confiscated drones, jet propulsion systems, wireless devices, and advanced...
[Pope Leo mourns migrants who died in shipwreck off Yemen
Yemen Online
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August 16, 2025
The Pope entrusts to the loving mercy of Almighty God the dozens of victims—mostly Ethiopian nationals—who perished in a shipwreck while attempting to reach Saudi Arabia and other wealthy oil-producing countries. Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep...
Travelling to these countries can put you at risk: CDC issues Level 2 alert for Germany, UK, and others amid rising poliovirus concerns
The Times of India
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August 12, 2025
Federal health officials have issued an urgent warning about polio, a potentially crippling and deadly disease. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland,...
COUNTER-TERRORISM: Strange Defensive Measures in Hormuz Strait
Strategy Page
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: August 22, 2025: Since June 23, a truce has been in place in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels have ceased firing rockets and missiles at passing ships. A practical reason for this is that most of the Houthi weapons have been destroyed, and the Yemeni...
Yemen Travelers Team, Hodeida Traffic Department launch joint road safety campaign
Yemen News Agency SABA
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August 3, 2025
Yemen Travelers Team, Hodeida Traffic Department launch joint road safety campaign [Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:07:53 +0300] Hodeida - Saba: The "Yemen Travelers" team, in cooperation with Hodeida Traffic Department, carried out on Sunday a field campaign...
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis and the Threat of the Houthi Militia: An Interview with Wissam Basendwah
Sada Elbalad
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August 10, 2025
Yemen has been enduring a complex humanitarian and political crisis for several years, which worsens daily due to ongoing armed conflict and the impact of the Houthis terrorist militia on Yemeni society. In this context, Sada El Balad English...
Minister of Culture, Tourism Checks on Health of Stage Actor Mohammed Mu’id
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Sana’a – SABA: Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Ali al-Yafei, accompanied by First Undersecretary of the Ministry Dr. Issam al-Sanini, today visited stage and television actor Mohammed Muqbil Mu’id, who is receiving treatment at a hospital in...