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Yemeni coffee shop Ebreeq opens in Cleveland’s Public Square
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ebreeq, a new independent coffee shop, is bringing Yemen’s rich coffee history to Northeast Ohio. The shop quietly opened in May on Public Square. Often overlooked, Yemen is a significant place in coffee’s history. While the...

The Harsh Rial-ity: Yemen Faces Its Worst Financial Crisis Yet
The Yemeni rial has plunged to an unprecedented low—around 2,760 to the US dollar—marking the currency’s steepest collapse since war erupted in 2015. The freefall, which has paralyzed currency exchange in government-held areas, is the latest blow...

Global Warming and Wars: Escalating Threats to Life on Earth
In today’s world, global warming and socio-geopolitical conflicts have become dangerously intertwined. The continuous rise in temperatures, famine, oceanic surges, and rampant wildfires have not only disrupted environmental balance but also laid...

[Over 12 Million People in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen Face High Levels of Food Insecurity
A new analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has revealed that more than 12.2 million people—nearly half the population living in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen—are facing high levels of acute food...
Palestinian Mujahideen Movement: Haaretz Report Reveals Inhumane Nature of Israeli Distribution Mechanism
Palestinian Mujahideen Movement: Haaretz Report Reveals Inhumane Nature of Israeli Distribution Mechanism [Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:37:09 +0300] Gaza – Saba: The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement said on Saturday, "The report published by the Zionist...

10 countries with the lowest average IQ in the world- 2025 data
IQ scores are often used as a quick way to measure intelligence, but there’s a lot more behind the numbers than meets the eye. When we talk about countries with the lowest average IQ scores, it’s important to remember that these figures don’t...

The National Security Strategy the peacebuilding sector hoped for vs the one the UK delivered
Blog 30 June 2025 Lewis Brooks There was much hope within the conflict prevention community and beyond that the new UK National Security Strategy (NSS) – published last week – could be a much more comprehensive response to the international...

One way, many gains: the rise of SOC container leasing
Once seen as niche, one-way container leasing is gaining momentum as the preferred model for freight forwarders, logistics firms, and carriers navigating cost pressures, geopolitical disruptions, and sustainability targets. With the global leasing...

‘I had an onion thrown at me’: The 10 most unfriendly cities on Earth
Riga It was sub-zero in Riga and I’m not just talking about the weather. Stepping off the bus and into a cab in the Latvian capital, I got a frosty reception from the driver, who rolled his sunken eyes when I gave him the address of my hotel. The...

UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: 10 best and worst countries; India breaks into top 100 for the first time
UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: Even after a decade of adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress remains largely off course.According to the 2025 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), none of the 17 Global...

The Fallout of Operation Midnight Hammer
How will President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear program affect the US position in the Middle East? On June 13, as US-Iran talks stalled, Israel began striking key military and scientific targets across Iran from the air in an effort to...
Yemeni-Arab Fellowship Council approves Unified Exams
[Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:25:17 +0300] Sana'a – Saba: The Executive Council of the Arab and Yemeni Fellowship and Master's Degrees on Monday approved unifying examinations across its General Secretariat and governorate branches for all specializations....
Sana’a University discusses student housing conditions & ways to enhance educational environment
Sana’a University discusses student housing conditions & ways to enhance educational environment [Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:36:03 +0300] Sana’a - Saba: Sana’a University’s presidency held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by the First Deputy Prime...

Beyond the Bombs: Who Really Won the 12-Day War Between Israel and Iran?
On June 13, 2025, Tel Aviv launched what many international observers and Iranian officials have described as an unprovoked military strike on Iran. Israeli jets bombed military and nuclear sites, while Mossad-run sleeper cells carried out...

Cool escapes from Tehran's summer heat: destinations to visit
TEHRAN - As the summer sun blazes over Tehran, many residents and visitors alike search for refreshing retreats to escape the heat. Fortunately, the bustling Iranian capital and its surroundings offer a variety of cool and scenic spots perfect for...
Climate Minister says gas shortage will lower greenhouse emissions
Kapuni gas plant. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the gas shortage will lower greenhouse gas emissions, but at a cost for businesses that can't switch to electricity. Supply from existing gas fields has plunged...

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Review: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali Find Signs of Life in 32-Year-Old Dino Franchise
Dr. Henry Loomis, the paleontologist played by Jonathan Bailey in Jurassic World Rebirth, at one point laments the public’s diminished interest in seeing the same old prehistoric creatures. That prompted the bottom line-driven folks at InGen, the...

Climate change puts Yemen even more at risk
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that ‘Yemen is suffering one of the worst food crises in the world’. The territory's food supply is in serious danger due to climate change. The institution has detailed...

Britain’s Authoritarian Ban on Palestine Action
Pouring paint on a plane is hardly 9/11, notes Richard Norton-Taylor. Non-violent protesters are not terrorists. The government’s plan to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is a hugely significant step in the steady erosion of civil...
How is conflict in the Middle East affecting the climate?
As conflicts spread, military forces must do more to measure their carbon footprints and find sustainable ways to cut emissions. Benjamin Neimark is a senior lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and Frederick Otu-Larbi is a lecturer at the...