Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for millions worldwide, in some nations, the festivities are either outrightly banned or fraught with significant dangers. Religious and cultural restrictions in these countries mean that openly celebrating Christmas can lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment, violence, or even death. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to … Read more
Israel’s military carried out lethal airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen early Thursday, following the latest assault by the Iran-backed group on Israeli territory. According to Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, nine people were killed and three others injured in strikes that hit a port and an oil facility near Yemen’s … Read more
A surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen hit a desolate area in central Israel on Sunday, causing no casualties but sparking widespread alarm. The attack triggered air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and beyond, prompting residents to scramble for safety. According to the military, the missile crossed into central Israel from the east and landed … Read more
No fewer than 25 people were killed after flash floods hit Yemen’s northwestern province of Al-Mahwit, a local health source reported on Wednesday. The flash floods in Al-Mahwit, triggered by over 24 hours of heavy rain, caused the collapse of three dams and swept away dozens of houses in the Malhan district on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Two people have died by lightning strikes in Yemen’s northwestern province of Hajjah over the past 24 hours, a local health source in the province told Xinhua on Monday. The accidents occurred separately in the districts of Al-Mahabishah and Al-Miftah in the eastern part of the province. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
– U.S. conducts strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen – Tensions escalate amid ongoing conflict – How Defensive measures were taken to safeguard naval and merchant vessels Eko hot blog reports that In response to escalating threats posed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, U.S. forces have conducted self-defense strikes targeting three underground weapons storage … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that United States President, Joe Biden has vowed to hold Iran-backed militants accountable for a drone attack on a base in Jordan that claimed the lives of three American troops on Sunday. It is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since … Read more
Muslims across the world have been observing Ramadan for nearly 30 days. A charity event to help the needy in Yemen took a tragic turn on Wednesday. The victims had reportedly gathered into a school to receive donations of about $9. Eko Hot Blog reports that Yemeni officials have confirmed that at least 78 people … Read more
It comes after a series of attacks on the UAE this month by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile in the third such incident this month, according to authorities, as the Israeli President visited the country. “The … Read more
COVID-19 kills Iran’s ambassador to Yemen EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hassan Irloo, Iran’s top diplomat to Yemen, died on Tuesday after contracting coronavirus, Iranian state TV reported. The death of Ambassador Irloo came after he was recalled from war-torn Yemen for what Iran described as medical treatment. State-run media in Iran said he had … Read more