Volcano erupts in northern Ethiopia, sending ash plumes toward Yemen and Oman

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A long-dormant volcano erupted in northern Ethiopia over the weekend, sending ash plumes across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar ...

Gunmen attack the governor of Taiz's motorcade, killing 5 security officers

Gunmen have opened fire on the governor of Taiz's motorcade, killing at least five security officers and wounding two others. The attack happened Monday on a key road linking Taiz to the rest ...
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Saudi Arabia: Cultural Initiative Launched in Makkah to Promote Local Artisans

New events focused on local crafts, organized by the Hira Cultural District in Makkah in partnership with the Saudi Heritage ...

Huge volcano spews giant 9-mile ash cloud as it erupts for first time in 10,000 years

A volcanic eruption in Africa has sent a massive ash plume towards the Middle East, marking the first such event in approximately 10,000 years.
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Yemeni Information and Culture Minister Visits ‘Global Harmony 2’ Events

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr. Muammar Al-Eryani visited the Yemen Culture Week events, part of the ...

Ethiopian Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 10,000 Years: A Geological Perspective

Located in the Afar Rift, an area renowned for its volcanic activity, Hayli Gubbi is part of a geological landscape that has not seen eruptions from this specific volcano in the last 10,000 years.