Saudi coalition announces 1.5 billion USD in aid for Yemen
Saudi Arabia has announced 1.5 billion US Dollars in new aid for Yemen, where nearly three years of conflict has devastated the local economy and pushed millions to the brink of famine, causing what the United Nations describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The kingdom has said the coalition it heads in Yemen would also lead the expansion of additional Yemeni ports to receive cargo and humanitarian assistance, ensure multiple daily flights of cargo planes carrying aid from Saudi Arabia to Yemen’s Marib province and establish “safe passage corridors” to ensure transportation of aid to non-governmental organisations operating inside Yemen.
The expansion of ports will be supported with up to 40 million US Dollars from the Saudi-led coalition. The coalition said that it would also allocate up to 30 million US Dollars to cover transportation costs of non-humanitarian shipments intended for the port of Hodeida, in rebel-held territory, to “their intended destination in Yemen”. Additionally, the kingdom said it will make a donation of up to 2 billion US Dollars in fuel for the transportation of humanitarian aid.
Macron to restore compulsory military service
French President Emmanuel Macron says he plans to restore compulsory military service as part of efforts to deal with the threat of terrorism.
Macron addressed military personnel on board a ship off the naval base in the southern city of Toulon on Friday.
He said he will work to restore a “universal national service” targeting all members of the public — one of his promises during last year’s presidential campaign.
Macron pledged during the campaign he would introduce a month-long military service for people aged between 18 and 21.
He explained that it is aimed at countering terrorism and enhancing national unity.
France abolished the conscription system in 2002.
He explained that it is aimed at countering terrorism and enhancing national unity.
France abolished the conscription system in 2002.
Some people question the effectiveness of restarting the system, while others criticize a huge cost required for its implementation.
Pence arrives in Israel
US Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Israel. His visit comes as Palestinians continue to protest against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
A plane carrying Pence touched down at an airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday. This is the final leg of the Vice President’s current tour of 3 Middle Eastern nations.
Pence will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and give a speech in parliament on Monday.
Many wonder what he will say about Trump’s Jerusalem decision, as well as the president’s plan to relocate the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Pence, who is an evangelical Christian, has made his pro-Israel stance clear. He is reported to have supported Trump’s Jerusalem declaration.
Palestinians are calling for huge demonstrations on Tuesday to protest Pence’s visit to Israel. Fears are rising that they may clash with Israeli troops.nhk
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