Saudi Arabia

American drone operated by Saudi-led coalition shot down by Yemen’s army

Aug 02, 2020 09:36

An American drone operated by the Saudi regime has been shot down by Yemen’s army over the northern province of Hajjah.
Saudi bid to buy Newcastle soccer club ends over human rights issues

Jul 31, 2020 01:34

A consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle United after the takeover process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom, and complaints that Riyadh is seeking to “sportswash” its human rights abuses through the purchase.
Thousands of Yemeni patients at risk of death due to ongoing siege: Health Minister

Jul 31, 2020 01:09

The Yemeni health minister has warned that thousands of patients in the country are at serious risk of losing their lives as a result of the ongoing Saudi-led blockade and a decision by international humanitarian organizations to leave the war-torn country.
5th anniv. of Mina tragedy, Mecca crane collapse: Iran says is pursuing victims’ rights

Jul 30, 2020 06:46

Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the Representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Hajj Affairs have issued a joint statement ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Mina disaster and the Mecca crane collapse, saying Tehran is seriously pursuing the rights of victims.
US expands charges against former Twitter staff allegedly spying on dissidents for Saudi Arabia

Jul 30, 2020 02:53

The United States has reportedly expanded charges against two former Twitter employees and another individual accused of spying for Saudi Arabia on dissidents.
Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins amid Saudi restrictions

Jul 29, 2020 02:30

The annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage has begun with only a small number of worshipers this year, as Saudi Arabia has barred international pilgrims from entering the kingdom due to the coronavirus pandemic.
EU lawmakers concerned bin Salman may kill ex-rival in Saudi jail

Jul 29, 2020 02:22

The largest bloc at the European Parliament says it has concerns that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may attempt to kill his predecessor and onetime rival, Mohammed bin Nayef, in custody.
UAE money destroying Yemen’s Ta’izz: Pro-Hadi commander

Jul 27, 2020 09:20

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is destroying the Yemeni city of Ta’izz, a source says, after clashes erupted between the Emirati-sponsored Tareq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh’s forces and the self-proclaimed Riyadh-backed government of former President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.
Saudi Arabia has looted 48 million barrels of Yemeni oil: Minister

Jul 26, 2020 07:18

The Yemeni minister of oil and minerals says Saudi Arabia and its mercenaries have looted some 48 million barrels of Yemen’s crude oil over the past few years.
Food insecurity in Yemen to rise from 2mn to over 3mn in just 6 months: UN agencies

Jul 23, 2020 07:51

United Nations agencies warn of an “alarming increase" in the number of people facing "acute food insecurity” in Yemen amid a crippling siege by the Saudi-led military coalition and the coronavirus pandemic.