Yemen

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a sovereign state in West Asia. Located in the southern Arabian Peninsula, it borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, and the Indian Ocean to the south, sharing maritime borders with Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia across the Horn of Africa. Covering roughly 528,000 square kilometres, with a coastline of approximately 2,000 kilometres, Yemen is the second largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. Sanaa is its constitutional capital and largest city. Yemen's estimated population is 34.7 million, mostly Arab Muslims. It is a member of the Arab League, the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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Some of the key events about Yemen

  • 1918
    The Ottoman Empire's rule over Yemen ended, leading to the country's independence
  • 1962
    The Yemen Arab Republic was established in North Yemen, marking a shift towards modernization
  • 1962
    A military coup overthrew the monarchy and established the Yemen Arab Republic
  • 1967
    South Yemen gained independence from British rule
  • 1967
    South Yemen gained independence from British rule as a socialist state
  • 1990
    North and South Yemen unified to form the Republic of Yemen
  • 1994
    A civil war erupted between North and South Yemen
  • 2000
    The ancient city of Zabid was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 2004
    The Houthi insurgency began in northern Yemen
  • 2007
    Socotra Archipelago was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique biodiversity
  • 2011
    A peaceful youth-led protest movement called for democratic reforms
  • 2011
    Widespread protests and unrest led to the resignation of the long-time president
  • 2013
    The National Dialogue Conference concluded, producing a document for political transition
  • 2014
    Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sana'a
  • 2015
    The ancient Old City of Sana'a was added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger for preservation
  • 2015
    A Saudi-led coalition began military intervention in Yemen
  • 2016
    A severe cholera outbreak began, affecting hundreds of thousands
  • 2017
    The United Nations declared Yemen the world's largest humanitarian crisis
  • 2019
    The Riyadh Agreement was signed, aiming to end the conflict between the Yemeni government and southern separatists
  • 2020
    The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen

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Middle East power balance shifts as Assad leaves Damascus for good

Middle East power balance shifts as Assad leaves Damascus for good

Long-time Syrian leader **Bashar al-Assad** unexpectedly fled to Moscow ending his familys half-century rule. This quick change reshapes Middle East politics and weakens Iranʼs influence across region

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 07:14 PM  •  722 views
Middle East game-changer: How Israel managed to stop powerful enemy in Lebanon

Middle East game-changer: How Israel managed to stop powerful enemy in Lebanon

A major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah comes to an end after intense fighting in Lebanon. Israeli operations significantly reduced their opponents strength while changing regional power balance

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 11:13 PM  •  1297 views
Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in Trump's upcoming Middle East peace plans

Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in Trump's upcoming Middle East peace plans

Saudi Arabia positions itself as key mediator between Iran and Israel as Trump prepares to return to White House. Kingdomʼs diplomatic efforts show promise in reducing regional tensions‚ while pushing for Palestinian statehood

Economics, Politics • November 26 2024 , 11:06 AM  •  1089 views
US defense chief faces pressure over unpaid military operation compensations

US defense chief faces pressure over unpaid military operation compensations

Human-rights groups push **Lloyd Austin** to settle long-standing payment claims from overseas military actions. Many families in Middle East and Africa still wait for responses to their compensation requests

Society, Politics • November 16 2024 , 12:05 PM  •  3346 views
Trump makes bold Gaza peace promise, but facts on ground tell different story

Trump makes bold Gaza peace promise, but facts on ground tell different story

Former president says heʼll stop Gaza conflict that killed over 40000 Palestinians. Complex mix of regional politics‚ weak Palestinian leadership and Netanyahuʼs stance make peace-deal hard to reach

Society, Politics • November 12 2024 , 07:08 PM  •  1475 views
US-UK forces hit Yemen targets as ships seek safer routes

US-UK forces hit Yemen targets as ships seek safer routes

US and British forces conducted multiple strikes in Yemenʼs capital region on Sunday. These actions come after months of Houthi attacks on ships‚ forcing vessels to avoid Red Sea routes

Economics, Politics • November 10 2024 , 12:36 PM  •  5390 views
Saudi military chief plans Tehran visit as Middle East dynamics shift

Saudi military chief plans Tehran visit as Middle East dynamics shift

Saudi Arabias top military commander heads to Iran for crucial defense talks next week. This visit follows recent diplomatic breakthroughs and comes amid changing regional power dynamics

Society, Politics • November 10 2024 , 11:00 AM  •  1940 views
Unexpected turn: Military training in Yemen ends with deadly insider incident

Unexpected turn: Military training in Yemen ends with deadly insider incident

A rare attack during military training in eastern Yemen leads to Saudi casualties. This event happens while the decade-long regional stand-off continues with an active cease-fire

Society, Politics • November 10 2024 , 02:44 AM  •  5123 views
Breaking news: Military aircraft goes down in Yemen's northern region

Breaking news: Military aircraft goes down in Yemen's northern region

A flying vehicle crashed in Yemenʼs northern territory early friday morning‚ with local witnesses capturing the incident on video. U.S. military officials confirmed theyʼre looking into the situation

Politics • November 8 2024 , 02:17 AM  •  3591 views
Hidden helper: How Moscow aids ship attacks in Red Sea waters

Hidden helper: How Moscow aids ship attacks in Red Sea waters

New intel shows Russias role in Red-Sea shipping attacks goes beyond passive support. Moscowʼs sharing of ship-tracking info with militant groups creates fresh risks for global maritime routes

Business, Economics, Politics • November 7 2024 , 09:12 PM  •  1128 views
Netanyahu's sudden defense minister change raises questions about US relations

Netanyahu's sudden defense minister change raises questions about US relations

In a sudden move Israeli PM fired his defense minister right after US election results. This decision might affect critical US-Israel cooperation during upcoming months of administration change

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 05:38 PM  •  304 views
UN report uncovers how Yemen's militia group gained unexpected power

UN report uncovers how Yemen's militia group gained unexpected power

A detailed UN investigation shows major changes in Yemenʼs military landscape. Local fighters evolved into a strong regional force with help from multiple Middle-Eastern allies

Society, Politics • November 3 2024 , 03:44 PM  •  3505 views
Biden's envoy pushes Arab nations to step up against Red Sea threats

Biden's envoy pushes Arab nations to step up against Red Sea threats

US diplomat reaches out to Middle-East partners about growing Red Sea security issues. His efforts focus on getting more support to handle Yemen-based groupʼs attacks on vessels

Business, Politics • November 3 2024 , 10:24 AM  •  1799 views
Pentagon shifts military assets as Middle East carrier group heads home

Pentagon shifts military assets as Middle East carrier group heads home

US military announces new deployment plans while Abraham Lincoln carrier group exits Middle East region. Fresh forces include bombers and destroyers as Pentagon adapts to changing regional needs

Politics • November 2 2024 , 02:12 AM  •  6792 views
Breaking news: Three ships hit in Red Sea as Yemen group blocks key trade route

Breaking news: Three ships hit in Red Sea as Yemen group blocks key trade route

Yemen-based group hit three ships near vital trade routes yesterday causing major disruption to global shipping. Maritime security firms confirmed explosions but reported no crew injuries

Business, Politics • October 29 2024 , 11:32 AM  •  477 views