Saudi Coalition "scores big advance" along Yemen-Saudi highwayDecember 18, 2018 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Saudi Coalition troops scored a big advance in northern Yemen on Monday, December 17 after launching a big assault inside the Al-Jawf Governorate, Al-Masdar News reports. According to pro-government media, the Saudi Coalition, alongside the Hadi loyalists, captured large parts of the Yemen-Saudi Arabia Highway after a fierce battle with the Houthi forces in this part of the Al-Jawf province. The pro-government media reports added that least eight Houthi fighters were killed during this operation. With the battle for Hodeidah in a standstill, the Saudi Coalition has shifted their attention to the northern part of Yemen, where they hope to reestablish control over the capital city and border region. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |