After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent most of the last 12 years in jail, with a brief break in 2019 before bei...
In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, a tense situation unfolded as Iran-backed Houthis raided United Nations offices. This happened on a Sunday, shortly after a significant Israeli strike. The Houthis targeted the World Food Program and UNICEF offices, detaining several UN employees. A spokesperson for the World Food Program expressed strong disapproval of these actions, calli...
In Columbia, South Carolina, a community came together to remember and honor young lives lost to violence. The annual walk, inspired by 15-year-old Sanaa Mahari, took place at Richland Northeast High School. This event is more than just a walk; it's a call to action against youth violence. Sanaa's mother, Saleemah Graham-Fleming, organized the walk to raise awarenes...
In a surprising turn of events, a group fighting for Yemen's recognized government says it has taken control of a huge shipment of weapons. These weapons, weighing 750 tons, were reportedly sent by Iran and meant for the Houthi rebels. This is a big deal because it's the first time this group, called the National Resistance Force, has made such a large seizure. The ...
The Houthi Interior Ministry reported that Israel launched air strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah governorate. This attack happened late on Sunday. It followed a warning from the Israeli army. They had told people to leave three Houthi-controlled ports in the area. This was not the first time Israel and the Houthis have exchanged fire. Earlier in the month, Israel retaliat...
The Houthi rebels in Yemen reported that the United States had launched several air strikes on key locations in their territory. These strikes hit the capital, Sanaa, and the coastal city of Hodeida, which is also under Houthi control. This news came just days after a U. S. strike had caused significant damage to a Red Sea port and resulted in over 70 deaths. The Hou...
The Red Sea has become a hotspot for conflict, with the Houthis in Yemen showing remarkable resilience against US airstrikes. These strikes, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, have been ongoing for weeks. The Houthis, however, seem undeterred. They began their campaign in support of Palestinians during the Gaza conflict in October 2023. Since then, they hav...
The Middle East is never short of surprises. The U. S. President Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on a Saturday. The target was the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The U. S. President made it clear that these strikes were a response to the Houthis' attacks on shipping in a crucial sea route. The Houthis, however, claimed that nine civilians lost the...
So, here's what happened. Israeli forces bombed key areas in Yemen, like Sanaa and Hodeidah. This attack left bodies on the ground and a United Nations team in danger. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization boss, was almost caught in the chaos. He tweeted about it, saying, "Just as we were about to leave, the airport got hit. Our plane got damaged,...
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launched multiple attacks on Israel over the past year, which were mainly i...