2021-05-09: News Headlines

Arab News (2021-05-10). Iran Cannot Talk Peace While Arming The Houthis — OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Dr. Majid Rafizadeh* | The Iranian government has begun signaling that it wants to start a new chapter with Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that the holy month of Ramadan could be the beginning of the end of insecurity and instability in the region. Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh last month stated: "Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two important countries in the region and the Muslim world, can enter a new chapter of interaction and cooperation to achieve regional peace, stability and development by adopting constructive and dialogue-based approaches." | However, to accomplish this crucial goal, Tehran…

Anonymous007 (2021-05-09). Military Situation In Yemen On May 9, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 38 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On May 8, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 11 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 8, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 8, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Nate area | On May 9, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued i…

Arab News (2021-05-09). Al-Jubeir Calls On Kingdom's Accusers In Bezos Phone Hack To 'Acknowledge Their Mistake'. eurasiareview.com Saudi Arabia's Adel Al-Jubeir called on Saturday for people who "accused the Kingdom" with regard to claims it was involved with the hacking of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' phone last year to "acknowledge their mistake." | The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs posted to Twitter asking if now that the truth that "the Kingdom had nothing to do with the allegations" had been revealed, whether people would "simply delete their tweets" and "hope that their positions at the time disappear into the sunset?" | Reports in January 2020 suggested Bezos' phone was hacked after receiving a WhatsApp message sent from the per…

sputniknews (2021-05-09). West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee Writes To PM Modi, Urges Him To Waive Taxes on Medical Essentials. sputniknews.com As India battles the second wave of the deadly coronavirus, several countries including Russia, the UK, the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia and others have come forward to help and have been sending oxygen cylinders, concentrators, Covid-related medicines such as Remdesivir and other supplies.

sputniknews (2021-05-09). Scenarios of Chinese Rocket Debris Fall Emerge as Israel, Saudi Arabia, N Zealand Possibly at Risk. sputniknews.com A Chinese CZ-5B rocket is in the spotlight of global attention as it tumbles through the atmosphere approaching Earth, with its final destination yet unknown, keeping scientists and skywatchers around the world guessing.

Staff (2021-05-09). Riyadh condemns any Israeli moves violating Intl. laws. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) — The Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia condemned the Zionist regime's brutal attacks in the Aqsa mosque, saying that the Zionists must not violate international legal decisions.

Staff (2021-05-09). Saudi 'King Khalid' airbase targeted by Yemeni drone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) — A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced a drone operation against military targets at King Khalid Air Base, saying the target had been hit accurately.

sputniknews (2021-05-09). 50 Dead Amid Fighting Between Yemeni Forces, Houthi Rebels in Marib – Military Source. sputniknews.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – At least 50 people have died and dozens injured amid fighting between Yemeni government forces and members of the Houthi faction in the Marib governorate, a Yemeni military source told Sputnik.

Anonymous007 (2021-05-08). Military Situation In Yemen On May 8, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 7, people in the Ansar Allah controlled areas held massive demonstrations on the occasion of Quds day in support of Palestine | On May 7, clashes between Ansar Allah an Saudi-led forces were reported in Asdas area | On May 8, Ansar Allah reportedly attacked Khamis Mushait with a drone | On May 8, clashes…

Anonymous007 (2021-05-08). Military Situation In Yemen On May 8, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 7, people in the Ansar Allah controlled areas held massive demonstrations on the occasion of Quds day in support of Palestine | On May 7, clashes between Ansar Allah an Saudi-led forces were reported in Asdas area | On May 8, Ansar Allah reportedly attacked Khamis Mushait with a drone | On May 8,…

Staff (2021-05-08). Doha backs positive talks between Tehran, Persian Gulf states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Doha's support for any dialogue, efforts, and positive spirit in the relations between Iran and Persian Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). G7 statement on Yemen shows intl. hypocrisy: Ansarullah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — A member of the Ansarullah movement's political council has dismissed a G7 statement that condemned Yemeni forces while ignored the crimes committed by the Saudi coalition as hypocrisy.

sputniknews (2021-05-08). Female Model Detained in Houthi-Controlled Yemeni City Faces 'Virginity Test'. sputniknews.com Arrested earlier this year, Intisar al-Hammadi was charged with carrying out an indecent act and "going against Islamic principles".

Michael Welch (2021-05-08). Genocide Drowned out by Media Silence: The Yemen War Six Years Later. globalresearch.ca First published on April 16, 2021 | "Life has become very difficult. We spend all our time looking for basic life necessities. We spend hours searching for either oil, electricity, solar energy, gas, any way to provide for our basic necessities, …

Loretta Graceffo (2021-05-08). Yemeni people are being starved. zcomm.org So this Detroit organizer went on hunger strike in solidarity…

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2021-05-08: News Headlines

Anonymous007 (2021-05-08). Military Situation In Yemen On May 8, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 7, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 7, people in the Ansar Allah controlled areas held massive demonstrations on the occasion of Quds day in support of Palestine | On May 7, clashes between Ansar Allah an Saudi-led forces were reported in Asdas area | On May 8, Ansar Allah reportedly attacked Khamis Mushait with a drone | On May 8, clashes…

Staff (2021-05-08). Doha backs positive talks between Tehran, Persian Gulf states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Doha's support for any dialogue, efforts, and positive spirit in the relations between Iran and Persian Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-05-08). G7 statement on Yemen shows intl. hypocrisy: Ansarullah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — A member of the Ansarullah movement's political council has dismissed a G7 statement that condemned Yemeni forces while ignored the crimes committed by the Saudi coalition as hypocrisy.

Loretta Graceffo (2021-05-08). Yemeni people are being starved. zcomm.org So this Detroit organizer went on hunger strike in solidarity…

sputniknews (2021-05-08). Female Model Detained in Houthi-Controlled Yemeni City Faces 'Virginity Test'. sputniknews.com Arrested earlier this year, Intisar al-Hammadi was charged with carrying out an indecent act and "going against Islamic principles".

_____ (2021-05-07). The Leaked Zarif Tape: What Western Media Heard And What He Actually Said. popularresistance.org Tehran, Iran – On April 25, the Saudi-funded and U.K.-backed "Iran International" released a leaked audio recording of Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, in conversation with Iranian economist Saeed Laylaz for what appeared to be an oral history project. Immediately, the three-hour-plus conversation generated a great deal of controversy in Iran and plenty of commentary abroad. In the course of the conversation, Zarif spoke about his diplomatic posts, before and during the Rouhani administration, and his future political ambitions (or lack thereof). He ruminated on his relationship with President Hassan Rouhani…

Arab News (2021-05-07). Pakistan PM Imran Khan In Saudi Arabia For Three-Day Visit. eurasiareview.com Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived Friday in Saudi Arabia ahead of a three-day visit to the Kingdom, on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. | Khan was received in Jeddah by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Minister of Commerce, Acting Minister of Information, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi and other officials on his arrival. | In meetings with Saudi leadership over the coming days, Khan will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economics, trade, investment, environment, energy, job opportunities for the Pakistani workforce, and the welfare of the Pakistani diaspora in the…

Jason Ditz (2021-05-07). Iraqi Shi'ite Militias Distance Themselves From Iran, Fearing Abandonment. news.antiwar.com The schism between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims has caused tensions for centuries, and has recently been seen as a source of tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iraq, which borders both nations and has populations of both types, has a group of Shi'ite militias that are formally aligned with Iran, and were instrumental in fighting against ISIS. | Iraq, which worries about hosting potential fights, has

Jason Ditz (2021-05-07). Iraqi Shi'ite Militias Distance Themselves From Iran, Fearing Abandonment. news.antiwar.com The schism between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims has caused tensions for centuries, and has recently been seen as a source of tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iraq, which borders both nations and has populations of both types, has a group of Shi'ite militias that are formally aligned with Iran, and were instrumental in fighting against ISIS. | Iraq, who worries about hosting potential fights, has

Dave DeCamp (2021-05-07). US Blames Houthis for Lack of Progress Towards Ceasefire in Yemen. news.antiwar.com The State Department "The Houthis passed up a major opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to peace and to make progress on this proposal by refusing to meet with UN Special Envoy Griffiths in Muscat," the statement said that was released upon the return of the President Biden's envoy to Yemen, Timothy Len…

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