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Saba Yemen
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Taiz: Five children martyred by Islah Party artillery shell in al-Hashmah area
Taiz - Saba: Five children were martyred on Friday in Taiz governorate as a result of an artillery shell fired by Islah Party mercenaries, affiliated with the US-Saudi aggression coalition, on al-Arsoum area of Jabal al-Habil in al-Hashmah area in al-Taezeyah district. A local source told the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that Islah Party mercenaries targeted al-Arsoum area of Jabal al-Habil in al-Hashmah with an artillery shell, martyring five children from the area. According to medical sources, the bodies of the martyred children arrived at al-Refai Hospital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. They are: Mubarak Yasser Ali Ahmed Ghaleb al-Sharabi, 14 years old Osama Abu Bakr Ahmed Ali, 12 years old Bashir Akram Ahmed Ghaleb, 12 years old Ahmed Ali Muqbil Abdullah Al-Atmi, 12 years old Anas Jawad Mohammed Saleh, 14 years old This crime was met with widespread condemnation by the people of the governorate and all Yemenis. It is not the first crime, but rather one in a series of crimes committed by the aggression's mercenaries against the people of the governorate from time to time. These crimes confirm their disregard for the lives of women, children, and civilians, as they repeatedly and deliberately target populated neighborhoods. The occupied areas of Taiz governorate are witnessing ongoing security disturbances and conflicts between Islah Party mercenaries and armed militias, with civilians suffering greatly as a result of deteriorating services and living conditions, and the lack of security and stability. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Saudi Arabia executes journalist after 7 years in prison over social media posts
Saudi Arabia has executed a journalist who spent seven years in prison on charges of terrorism and treason. Rights groups say the charges were linked to posts he made on social media, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Turki Al-Jasser, a journalist in his late 40s, was put to death on Saturday after the country's top court upheld his death sentence, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Al-Jasser was arrested in 2018 after security forces raided his home and seized his computer and phones. It remains unclear where he was tried or how long the trial lasted. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a New York-based watchdog, said Al-Jasser was accused of operating a social media account on X, which had published allegations of corruption involving members of the Saudi royal family. He had also posted critical comments about armed groups. Carlos Martínez de la Serna, CPJ's programme director, told AP that 'the international community's failure to deliver justice for Jamal Khashoggi did not just betray one journalist.' He added it had 'emboldened de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to continue his persecution of the press.' Jeed Basyouni from Reprieve, a group that campaigns against the death penalty, told AP that Al-Jasser was 'tried and convicted in total secrecy for the 'crime' of journalism.' Al-Jasser had written articles on the Arab Spring, women's rights, and corruption. He also ran a personal blog between 2013 and 2015. Saudi Arabia has long faced criticism for its use of capital punishment. According to human rights groups, the kingdom carried out 330 executions in 2024. Last month, a British analyst working for Bank of America was sentenced to ten years in prison in Saudi Arabia, reportedly over a deleted social media post, his lawyer told AP. In another case, Saad Almadi, a dual US-Saudi national, was jailed in 2021 over tweets posted while he was living in the United States. He was released in 2023 but is barred from leaving the country. In 2018, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. US intelligence agencies concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the operation, though Saudi Arabia has denied his involvement.
Saba Yemen
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
At 9:00 PM, tweet campaign will launch under slogan " Hand Protects... and Hand Builds"
Sana'a - Saba: A tweet campaign will launch at 9:00 PM on Wednesday on the social networking site "X" to highlight the achievements of the government in the capital Sana'a, with the support of the people, despite 10 years of US-Saudi aggression and blockade, and the theft of most of Yemen's wealth by their tools and their agents. Organizers called for broad participation in the campaign to highlight the government's steadfastness and its success in maintaining institutional cohesion, as well as other tangible achievements, as available. The campaign will be held under the hashtag: #Hand_Protects_and_Hand_Builds Tweetbank link: .. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Rubio announces US will bar foreign censors from getting visas
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US will no longer allow foreign government officials 'who are complicit in censoring Americans' from obtaining visas. 'It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on U.S. citizens or U.S. residents for social media posts on American platforms while physically present on U.S. soil,' Rubio said in a statement. 'It is similarly unacceptable for foreign officials to demand that American tech platforms adopt global content moderation policies or engage in censorship activity that reaches beyond their authority and into the United States,' he added. 'We will not tolerate encroachments upon American sovereignty, especially when such encroachments undermine the exercise of our fundamental right to free speech.' It was not immediately clear which foreign officials would come under threat of having visas revoked. 4 Rubio's announcement comes one day after a leaked State Department cable ordered US embassies and consulates to halt student visa applications for all foreigners. AP Rubio's announcement comes one day after the State Department ordered US embassies and consulates to halt processing of student visa applications from foreigners, with a revised procedure reportedly set to consider social media postings and other information. At least 4,000 student visas have already been yanked away from international students with criminal histories, a senior State Department official told The Post last month, in addition to high-profile cases involving anti-Israel protesters on college campuses being rushed into removal proceedings. During President Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this month, the family of a 75-year-old American detained in the Gulf nation over critical tweets of the Riyadh government petitioned the US to secure his release. Saad Almadi, a US-Saudi dual citizen, was initially sentenced to 19 years in prison for tweeting criticisms of the Saudi government from his home in Florida, has since been released — but is banned from leaving the country to return to America. 4 Anti-Israel protesters on college campuses have been among the thousands of foreign students rushed into removal proceedings. James Keivom 'He tried to go to Dubai two months ago [in March] and they said, 'You are banned from traveling, contact the Ministry of Interior.' And when he contacted the Ministry of Interior, they told him, 'Saad, you are still facing a trial and you are still under travel ban for 19 years,'' his son, Ibrahim Almadi, told The Post. 'Basically in court they said the charges are dropped and now they are refusing to let him travel. They said, 'No, the charges are still there, they aren't dropped.' It's just a miserable court system.' Trump's media empire and Rumble have also challenged a Brazilian Supreme Court ruling that they claimed earlier this year would 'censor legitimate political discourse in the United States.' The State Department and White House have also been closely watching a UK court case involving a Tory councillor's wife sentenced in October to 31 months in prison over a social media post judged racially hateful, The Telegraph reported. 4 REUTERS Lucy Connolly, who is married to Northampton councillor Ray Connolly, called for 'mass deportation' after an Al Qaeda -supporting teen stabbed three young girls to death and wounded 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last summer. The 'sadistic' slaying, prosecutors said, was carried out by Axel Rudakubana — and sparked a week of riots due to internet rumors that the UK teen was a Rwandan migrant. Rudakubana, who was born and raised in Wales by Rwandan parents, was sentenced in January to 13 counts of life in prison and ordered to serve a minimum of 52 years. Connolly later deleted her post calling for deportations and setting 'fire' to hotels. A judge rejected an appeal for her to receive a commuted sentence. 4 Trump's media empire and Rumble have also challenged a Brazilian Supreme Court ruling that they claimed earlier this year would 'censor legitimate political discourse in the United States.' Brazilian Supreme Court/AFP via Getty Images Last Saturday, US officials also met with UK pro-life activists regarding censorship fears, according to The Telegraph. Vice President JD Vance warned European officials about their speech restriction efforts in February during an appearance at the Munich Security Conference. 'You cannot win a democratic mandate by censoring your opponents or putting them in jail,' Vance scolded leaders at one point. The vice president in his address further highlighted moves by the EU Commission to suppress social media posts deemed 'hateful' and the persecution of Christians silently praying outside abortion clinics in the UK. 'The government urged readers to report any fellow citizens suspected guilty of thoughtcrime in Britain and across Europe,' he said. 'Free speech, I fear, is in retreat.'
Saudi Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Trump's Riyadh visit: A signal of global recalibration
Before President Donald Trump's plane even touched down in Riyadh, the world stood at a decisive crossroads—caught between the prospect of dangerous escalations or the promise of long-overdue settlements that could end years of unrest across multiple regions. The recent era has been marked by instability—partly due to the diminishing clarity and strength of America's global role. The signs are everywhere: the grinding war between Russia and Ukraine, a heated escalation between India and Pakistan, and persistent volatility in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, and Israel. This vacuum has had consequences. Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, however, reframed the equation. It signaled something more than symbolism — it carried the weight of intent. It told the world that the coming years of his political resurgence will likely be shaped by a strategy of resolution, not just reaction. From Riyadh, he announced a vision to reassert American influence with the aim of restoring balance — not through speeches, but through action. And he's capable of doing just that. Trump remains, with or without the presidency, a defining force in American politics. His alignment with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a statesman reshaping the region's future, is not just political chemistry — it is geopolitical convergence. Their cooperation could recalibrate not only regional dynamics but also the global order. This visit is not an electoral maneuver. It is the calculated move of a figure who understands that the Middle East remains at the heart of global stability. Even outside the White House, Trump retains the power to shape narratives and priorities. His presence in Riyadh sends a clear message: Saudi Arabia is not just a player in the region — it is the cornerstone. From Iran and Gaza to Syria and oil markets, the Kingdom's role is central to every major balance. At a time when Gaza is inflamed, Iran is emboldened, Syria is in flux, and the West is questioning its footing post-Ukraine, the timing of the visit is far from coincidental. It is deliberate — and strategic. The US-Saudi relationship is not transactional, nor is it dictated by any single administration. It is a long-standing partnership rooted in shared security, mutual interests, and an understanding of the region's complexities. Still, one cannot ignore that Trump's administration treated Riyadh not as a subordinate, but as a central pillar in the regional equation. There was a clarity in engagement, a respect for sovereignty, and a practical support for Saudi Arabia's developmental ambitions. In times of global transition, certain signals matter more than statements. Trump's arrival in Riyadh may well be remembered as a moment that repositioned the region — not by force, but by influence.
