Yemeni riyal on ‘rebound’ 20% against U.S. dollar as people voice optimism over new government
By Peter Song Reporter at Asia N SEOUL: The Yemeni riyal has risen by more than 20% enabling the Yemeni economy has entered a recovery phase, “Arab News” reported on December 20. The riyal rose from 925 riyals (about 4,093 KRW) to 750 riyals (about 3,300 KRW) against the U.S. dollar. According to “Arab News”, […]
Seoul vows to improve refugee protection, simplify review process
South Korea will work to better protect international refugees arriving in the country while greatly speeding up its refugee review process to help ease their pains and sort out fake asylum seekers, the country’s justice minister said Wednesday. Minister Park Sang-ki said the country will also boost its assistance for refugees here so they can […]
Iran rejects Saudi allegations on Yemen
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations categorically rejects the allegations, as contained in Saudi Arabia’s letter to the President of the Security Council, dated 14 September 2016, regarding arms transfers to Yemen and violations of Security Council Resolution 2216, IRNA reports. This letter includes unsubstantiated claims that have […]
28th International Book Fair Opens In Sanaa, Capital Of Yemen
Yemenis read books at the 28th Sanaa International Book Fair in Sanaa, capital of Yemen, Oct. 2, 2012. The 11-day Sanaa Internaitonal Book Fair started on Sept. 25 and has attracted more than 400 publishers, exhibiting 160,000 newly published books among a total of more than 300,000 books.(Xinhua/Mohammed Mohammed) A Yemeni reads books at the […]
Major news in Yemen on Jun 7: Houthis accept dialogue, won’t put down arms
Top news in <Yemen Times>: Houthis accept dialogue, won’t put down arms news@theasian.asia
Major news in Yemen on May 31
Top news in <Yemen Times>: Concerns around slow disbursement of Friends of Yemen grants to Yemen news@theasian.asia
Fortunate Enough To Survive Suicide Bombing
Wounded policemen are seen at a hospital following a suicide bomb attack at parade square in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, May 21, 2012. Officials say Monday’s bombing near Sanaa’s presidential palace is one of the deadliest attacks in the city in months. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
Major news in Yemen on May 17
Top news in <Yemen Times>: Aden’s governor threatens to use force to open roads news@theasian.asia
Major news in Yemen on May 10
Top news in <Yemen Times>: No Counter-Terrorism forces in Lawdar news@theasian.asia
A Show Of Hatred Against Former President
Female protestors display the colors of various flags painted on their hands during a demonstration demanding the trial of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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