Yemen
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Work like an ant and you’ll eat sugar.
— Yemeni proverb
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Polaris Bank: Analysts List Expectations As IBB’s In-law Emerges New Owner
Following the sale of the Polaris Bank to a new core investor, Strategic Capital Investment Limited (SCIL) by the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) at the weekend, analysts have listed their expectations of the bank post-acquisition. This is critical concerns have been raised about the relatively unknown antecedents of the new ...
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War ruins in Syria hosts Jackie Chan film shoot
Produced by Jackie Chan, ‘Home Operation,’ shot near the Syrian capital, is inspired by evacuation of Chinese and foreign citizens from the war in Yemen
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I Annulled June 12 Poll To Preempt A Coup – IBB
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has provided insights into why he annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Late business mogul and philanthropist, Chief MKO Abiola, was presumed to have won the election on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP). But days into the ...
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Yemen’s Socotra, isolated island at strategic crossroads
Only goats seeking shade now use the long-abandoned lines of Soviet-era T-34 tanks, but the rusting relics point to the strategic value that Yemen’s Socotra islands hold for foreign powers.
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US to withdraw support for Yemen war in break with Trump
Six-year assistance ends after Biden suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
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AIPAC does not oppose F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates
Democrats oppose the sale in part because of the UAE’s role in the civil war devastating Yemen
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U.S. Rationale for Military Aid to Saudis in Yemen War Is Fraying
The Trump administration argues that its partnership with Saudi Arabia helps reduce civilian killings in Yemen. But State Department investigators and other U.S. officials say the efforts are flawed.
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IBB Restated Support To Young Business Leaders, Commend Stanel Group
Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida has restated his commitment to supporting emerging business leaders and the younger generation to achieving their goals and contributing to the development of the Nigerian economy. The former leader stated this when Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu and Dr Stanley Uzochukwu of ...
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Raytheon Finds Ally in Trump Aide: Selling the Bombs Killing Civilians in Yemen
President Trump sees arms deals as jobs generators for firms like Raytheon, which has made billions in sales to the Saudi coalition. The Obama administration initially backed the Saudis too, but later regretted it as thousands died.
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Ankara hails Yemen cease-fire
Turkey welcomed the cease-fire announced by the Saudi-led Arab coalition in Yemen, the Foreign Ministry said on April 9.
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How the Promise of American Jobs Became Entangled in a Faraway War
Arms sales to Middle Eastern allies that were meant to shore up American jobs are supplying the bombs that have killed thousands of civilians in Yemen. How responsible is the U.S. government?
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Turkey, UK, US asked to arrest senior UAE officials
A British law firm filed requests on Feb. 11 with the authorities in Britain, the United States and Turkey to arrest senior officials from the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of carrying out war crimes and torture in Yemen.
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Trump To Expand US Travel Ban
United States president, Donald Trump, has said he plans to add countries to his existing travel ban to bar more foreign nationals from entry into the US. The current ban signed by Mr Trump two years ago closed US borders to citizens from seven countries, most with Muslim majorities. Libya, ...
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Turkey criticizes Arab coalition over civilian casualties in Yemen
Turkey’s cross-border operation in northern Syria only targets terrorists, but Saudi-led coalition killed tens of thousands of civilians on the pretext of fighting terrorism in Yemen, the Turkish foreign minister said on Oct. 30.
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Ankara lashes out at condemnation of north Syria op
Turkey's foreign minister on Oct. 10 criticized those who caused a humanitarian crisis in Yemen for condemning Turkey's operation in northern Syria, referring to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Turkey expresses concern over clashes in Yemen
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry on Aug. 11 expressed concern over the escalated tension in Yemen’s interim capital of Aden in recent days.
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Israeli officials: Iran to escalate responses to strikes in Syria
Its struggling economy and the war in Yemen has led Iran to reduce presence in Syria, but it hasn't given up its desire to solidify its control there
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Without Regulations, Businesses Blossom in Drone Technology
The unregulated business of drone technology has blossomed in Ethiopia, particularly in the capital. Drones, unmanned aerial vehicle systems, with mounted cameras, have become popular features of film, video, photography and television productions; recording of public events, rallies and private events like weddings; documenting landscapes and cityscapes; and as weapons ...
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Argentine judge seeks help from Turkey on Prince Salman's involvement in Khashoggi murder
An Argentine judge reviewing a Human Rights Watch complaint against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the foreign ministry on Nov. 29 to seek information from Turkey, Yemen and the International Criminal Court.
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A/Ibom Govt Partners World Bank On Erosion Control
Respite is underway for motorists that ply the Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) Way in Uyo as Akwa Ibom State government has entered into partnership with the World Bank to address the flooding menace plaguing the area and other environmental degradation in various parts of the state. The state project coordinator of ...
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Apple Watch 'at heart of investigation' on missing Saudi journalist Khashoggi
Khashoggi, a veteran Saudi journalist and newspaper editor, had lived in exile in Washington for more than a year, writing a column for the Washington Post in which he regularly criticised his country’s crackdown on dissent, its war in Yemen and sanctions imposed on Qatar. He said he could write freely ...