Israel’s Iron Beam vs. US, Russia, and China’s Laser Defence Projects: Who Leads the Race and What Exactly Is the Technology?

Israel has added a new defence system to its arsenal. A shield that could track and shoot down incoming missiles in a fraction of a second. This system, known as Iron Beam was jointly developed by Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems....

Two protests in Hodeidah denounce genocide in Gaza & ingoing aggression against Yemen

Two protests in Hodeidah denounce genocide in Gaza & ingoing aggression against Yemen Hodeidah - Saba: The Colleges of Science and Administration in Bayt al-Faqih, along with the College of Education and the Center for Continuing Education in...

US, Saudi forces hunt drones in 10-day exercise CENTCOM says identifies ‘best in breed’ tech

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Fayyadh bin Hamed Raqed Al-Ruwaili, chief of the general staff of the Saudi armed forces, watch a live-fire counter-drone exercise at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi...

America is repeating its Somalia mistakes in Yemen

Somalia collapsed in 1991, its economy and state structures destroyed by dictator Siad Barre, a man with no legitimacy beyond his clan but who had for decades grifted first off Moscow and then Washington. He fled first to Kenya and then Nigeria,...

Yemeni Armed Forces Launch Targeted Strikes on Israeli Sites in Response to Gaza Conflict and Airstrikes on Yemen

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, the Yemeni Armed Forces, under the control of the Houthi movement, have announced a series of coordinated military operations targeting Israeli military and civilian infrastructure. These actions,...

Israeli strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah port after 'repeated Houthi attacks'

Israel launched strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday, the latest wave of attacks on the country, saying it was targeting military infrastructure belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Houthi-linked Al Masirah TV reported that 12...

[IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired from Yemen, Sirens Echo Across Multiple Regions

Sana'a – The Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday that it successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen by Houthi forces, triggering air raid sirens across central and southern Israel, including areas near Jerusalem and the...

[Measles Outbreak Escalates in Yemen’s Hadramout Coast: Hundreds of Suspected Cases, Children Most Affected

Al-Mukalla – Health authorities in Yemen’s Hadramout coastal region have reported a sharp rise in measles cases, triggering urgent warnings of a potential epidemic amid deteriorating public health conditions. According to the Hadramout Health...

Cables no thicker than a hose, why our perilous internet could be brought down in a snip

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Riyadh’s Digital Future: Silicon Valley or Shenzhen?

Home China Riyadh’s Digital Future: Silicon Valley or Shenzhen? A new CNAS report warns that Riyadh’s Vision 2030 is fast becoming the latest battleground for U.S.–China rivalry, with the Digital Silk Road shaping the Kingdom’s technological...

Saudi Arabia signs pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan in signal to Israel

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PhD awarded to researcher Al-Sabahi in Philosophy from University of Science & Technology in Sana’a

PhD awarded to researcher Al-Sabahi in Philosophy from University of Science & Technology in Sana’a Sana’a - Saba: Researcher Mohammed Abdullah Abdullah Al-Sabahi has been awarded a PhD in Philosophy in Business Administration from the University...

Yemeni Missile Strike Triggers Widespread Alarm in Israeli-Occupied Territories

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, air raid sirens echoed across the Israeli-occupied territories early Saturday morning, signaling a ballistic missile attack launched by the Yemeni Armed Forces. The strike, which targeted areas...

Third Intel conference on Great Messenger continues in Sana’a with wide participation of researchers

Third Intel conference on Great Messenger continues in Sana’a with wide participation of researchers Sana’a - Saba: The Third International Conference on the Great Messenger, organized for the third consecutive year by the Charitable Association...

UAE opens primary school in Yemen under Red Crescent drive

The UAE has opened a primary school in Yemen as part of a humanitarian campaign to provide needy children with an education. The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) – the philanthropic arm of the UAE government – opened the school in the Hadhramaut...

Torres: UFO video stirs debate: Alien tech or military mystery?

A recent congressional hearing featured leaked military video of a sphere-like object being struck by a Hellfire missile. Experts are divided, with some calling it astonishing while others say there is not enough scientific data to draw...

Yemen’s Armed Forces Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Israeli-Occupied Territories in Support of Palestine

In a bold escalation of regional tensions, Yemen’s armed forces, aligned with the Ansarullah movement, announced a series of coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli-occupied territories. The operations, described as retaliatory...

As Israel steps up regional attacks, Yemen bears the brunt

In the past week, Israel has carried out airstrikes across the region, from Syria and Lebanon to Tunisia and, most shockingly, in Qatar—a staunch US ally. There has been no let-up in attacks. And this is, of course, apart from its ongoing...

Middle East electricity demand triples and the strain is just beginning, says IEA

Electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000, and it is set to increase by 50 per cent by 2035, as rapid population growth, urbanisation and industrial expansion drive up consumption. This amount is equal to the...

Alishan Sharafu hopes to produce 'something special' in second shot at U19 World Cup

Given the princely form Alishan Sharafu has been in during the Emirates D50, opponents might be excused for thinking their best plan against him is to bowl for run outs at present. The ECB Blues batsman is second in the run-scorer charts in the...