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Iraqi Army not joining forces with US-backed SDF

YemenExtra Y.A Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi declared victory over Daesh and the restoration of control over the border with Syria. Spokesman for the Iraqi army’s joint operations command Brig. Gen. Yehia Rasul has…

Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys a Civilian House in Hajjah

YemenExtra M.A. The Saudi-led coalition targeted the house of Sheikh Muhayoub Hassan in Bani Siraa region in Al-Shakadra District, Hajjah Governorate. The raid completely demolished the house and damaged a number of neighboring…

Muslim nations recognize al-Quds as Palestine capital

YemenExtra M.A. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has invited all nations to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of Palestine, blasting the United States for disregarding Middle East peace by moving its Israeli…

US sees no future for Assad in Syria

YemenExtra M.A. The United States does not believe Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will stay in power and remains committed to the Geneva process, Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said during a press briefing.…

Large earthquake rocks eastern Iran

YemenExtra M.A. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Iran on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported. According to the center’s information, the epicenter of the earthquake was located about 63 km…

Russia closes its embassy in Sana’a

YemenExtra SH.A. Russia suspended its diplomatic presence in Yemen and all its staff have left the country due to the situation in the capital Sanaa, said the Russian foreign ministry. “Given the situation in Sanaa, the…

Mogherini: Iran-Europe increased 49% after JPCOA

YemenExtra After the signing of the Iran nuclear deal, trade between Iran and Europe increased 94 percent in the first half of 2017, compared to the first half of 2016, according to EU High Representative Federica Mogherini.…