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Yemeni soldiers earn between 38 and 116 USD per month, but currency depreciation has eroded real income. Prolonged salary delays are threatening military effectiveness and discipline.
Yemeni soldiers in the internationally recognized military earn as little as $38 per month, with salary delays and inflation undermining their effectiveness and discipline. The Defense Ministry blames financial constraints, but soldiers say they are forced to borrow money and some may defect to better-paid irregular forces. The crisis reflects Yemen's wider economic collapse and threatens the military's ability to fight the Houthi insurgency.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned vulgar and uncultured remarks by US officials as irresponsible and harmful to diplomatic norms. He warned that such language undermines trust between the two countries and threatens regional security.
Libya's largest oil refinery in Zawiya has suspended operations and declared a state of emergency after armed clashes erupted nearby, prompting the evacuation of all staff. The National Oil Corporation confirmed employees are safe and fuel supply remains normal.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, effective from May 9 to May 11, and including an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Trump stated the request was made directly and thanked both Putin and Zelenskyy for agreeing, adding that negotiations are ongoing.
Four individuals convicted in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The defendants face life in prison for conspiracy to kill or kidnap and providing material support. The trial highlighted the power vacuum and crises in Haiti following the murder.
Southeast Asian leaders have approved measures to reduce the economic impact of the Iran war, including a regional fuel-sharing framework, but acknowledged they will take time to take effect. The announcement came during the ASEAN summit in the Philippines, where the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was a key focus. Leaders also agreed to develop a regional power grid and fuel reserves while reducing energy dependence on the Middle East.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 20 people, including a civil defense worker, despite an ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah. Rescue efforts continue, and new evacuation orders have been issued amid escalating violence.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation on February 19 to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. The two sides exchanged views on Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, emphasizing the need for enhanced bilateral cooperation to promote regional stability and security.
