Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Despite previously halting refugee resettlement upon taking office in January and ending temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in April, Trump took to Truth Social to express support for those stranded. 'I will try to save them, starting right now,' he wrote, linking to an article about the Afghans currently in limbo in the UAE.
The UAE, a key U.S. security ally, agreed in 2021 to temporarily shelter thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul during the final days of the U.S. military withdrawal, as the Taliban overran the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
In 2022, Canada responded to a U.S. request and committed to resettling around 1,000 of the Afghans still being housed in the UAE. However, the exact number of those who remain in the Gulf state is currently unknown.
Since the chaotic evacuation from Kabul, the Biden administration has brought nearly 200,000 Afghans to the United States. This group includes family members of Afghan-American U.S. service members, unaccompanied children reuniting with parents, relatives of already-admitted Afghans, and tens of thousands who worked with the U.S. government during its 20-year presence in Afghanistan.
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- Saba Yemen
Revolution leader reaffirms Yemen's steadfast position in supporting Palestine, resisting U.S.-Israeli tyranny
Sana'a – Saba: Revolution Leader Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi reiterated on Sunday Yemen's firm and unwavering stance in supporting the Palestinian people and confronting American and Israeli tyranny. In a televised address delivered on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zaid (peace be upon him), Sayyed Abdulmalik affirmed that the Yemeni people remain steadfast in their comprehensive and continuous mobilization in support of Gaza since the onset of Israeli aggression — despite facing intense military assaults in two consecutive rounds, involving thousands of U.S., British, and Israeli airstrikes. 'Our position in supporting the Palestinian people and confronting American and Israeli tyranny remains unchanged. We are confident in Allah's true promise of victory, despite the aggression, blockades, severe restrictions on humanitarian aid, and an organized economic war waged through various tools,' Sayyed Abdulmalik said. The leader pointed out that Yemen, in its support for Gaza, also faces an enormous propaganda war aimed at psychological infiltration, destabilization, and distraction from its core issues — foremost among them, the Palestinian cause, which concerns the entire Muslim nation. Sayyed al-Houthi emphasized that 'the Palestinian people are part of us, and their suffering is that of the entire Ummah. The U.S.-Israeli threat is a danger to all.' He added that the Yemeni people's steadfastness is driven by firm faith, deep Quranic awareness, and unwavering conviction. 'Our people's insight and Quranic awareness are the foundation of its resilience and strong belief. Thanks to Allah, all enemy attempts to deviate our people from its faithful path have failed,' he said. The leader stressed that Yemen will continue its active engagement across all fronts — military operations, mass mobilization, and strategic training — to strengthen readiness and uphold just causes. 'Our course in confronting U.S.-Israeli tyranny and its regional proxies is guided by Quranic insight and genuine faith in the path of Allah. It is an authentic trajectory rooted in prophetic example and sustained through generations,' he added. On the occasion of Imam Zaid's martyrdom, Sayyed al-Houthi highlighted the Imam's stature as a great symbol of Islam and a guide to the Ummah. 'We commemorate this occasion not only to honor Imam Zaid but to draw upon the immense lessons he left — lessons urgently needed in our time. As a nation facing immense challenges, we must learn from our history to strengthen our awareness, insight, and sense of responsibility,' he said. The leader described Imam Zaid as known across the Ummah for his spiritual excellence, distinguished status, and bold role — respected by all Islamic sects. 'Imam Zaid's movement was based on deep faith and insight. He worked tirelessly for years until he was martyred, aiming to reconnect the Ummah with the Quran in both guidance and practical application,' he explained. He noted that Imam Zaid was famously known in Medina as 'Ally of the Quran' due to his profound connection with it and his efforts to enlighten the Ummah and correct misconceptions. Imam Zaid's uprising, he said, came at a time of deep crisis under the tyranny of the Umayyads, who desecrated sacred Islamic sites, including the Kaaba and the Prophet's family. 'Jews were welcomed in the courts of Umayyad rulers and from there, they directed insults toward the Prophet (PBUH). Those rulers exerted all efforts to humiliate the Ummah and distort Islamic teachings,' he said. Despite harsh conditions, Imam Zaid launched a principled and righteous revolution to restore Quranic values and correct the course of the Islamic nation. The revolution leader stressed the critical role of Quranic awareness in resisting tyranny, countering deviance, and upholding major Islamic principles — particularly enjoining good and forbidding evil, which Imam Zaid sought to revive. The leader warned that the absence of this principle has allowed corruption to dominate while virtue is suppressed — reflecting the influence of Jewish-Zionist schemes. 'When the principle of enjoining good and forbidding evil is neglected, Islam becomes a shell of rituals devoid of meaning, and society falls into moral decay,' he said. Sayyed al-Houthi recalled Imam Zaid's famous statement: 'By Allah, the Book of Allah does not allow me to remain silent,' underlining his commitment to liberating the Ummah from subjugation and apathy. The Imam, he noted, endured betrayal yet remained determined, famously declaring, 'Even if only Ibn Yahya joins me, I will still fight them.' The leader recalled how the Umayyads crucified Imam Zaid's body for four years before burning it, hoping to erase his legacy — a goal in which they utterly failed. 'His struggle gave lasting momentum to the truth, establishing a school of resistance that lives on through the ages,' he said. Sayyed Abdulmalik stressed that today, the Ummah needs to revive the major themes of Imam Zaid's revolution — especially living by the Quran to resist American and Israeli tyranny. He described this tyranny as a threat to the Ummah's freedom, dignity, sanctities, and identity, aiming to erase Islam's distinct features. 'The correct path to confront this danger is through serious action inspired by Quranic guidance,' he stated. The leader also highlighted the immense suffering in Gaza, calling it a threat to the entire Ummah. 'What the Palestinian people in Gaza are enduring is a horrific tragedy. Children are dying daily from hunger — this is the worst stage of starvation,' he said. The leader accused the Israeli enemy regime of engineering 'death traps' and manipulating humanitarian aid to turn it into a tool of genocide. 'Many in Gaza are suffering extreme hunger while surrounded by hundreds of millions of Arabs and two billion Muslims watching helplessly — as if they were a paralyzed nation,' he lamented. Sayyed Abdulmalik warned that the Ummah's silence and evasion of responsibility toward Gaza is a grave danger with consequences in both this life and the hereafter. He criticized the absence of honor and conscience in the Muslim world and described the ongoing starvation of children in Gaza as a shameful disgrace to Arabs and Muslims alike. The leader concluded by stating that the enemy's confidence in its impunity stems from the Ummah's staggering failure to act — and emphasized that Yemen stands apart in its steadfast support for Palestine. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Revolution Leader)
Yemen Online
8 hours ago
- Yemen Online
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would intervene to assist Afghans who have been detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when the Taliban seized control. Despite previously halting refugee resettlement upon taking office in January and ending temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in April, Trump took to Truth Social to express support for those stranded. 'I will try to save them, starting right now,' he wrote, linking to an article about the Afghans currently in limbo in the UAE. The UAE, a key U.S. security ally, agreed in 2021 to temporarily shelter thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul during the final days of the U.S. military withdrawal, as the Taliban overran the U.S.-backed Afghan government. In 2022, Canada responded to a U.S. request and committed to resettling around 1,000 of the Afghans still being housed in the UAE. However, the exact number of those who remain in the Gulf state is currently unknown. Since the chaotic evacuation from Kabul, the Biden administration has brought nearly 200,000 Afghans to the United States. This group includes family members of Afghan-American U.S. service members, unaccompanied children reuniting with parents, relatives of already-admitted Afghans, and tens of thousands who worked with the U.S. government during its 20-year presence in Afghanistan.
Yemen Online
16 hours ago
- Yemen Online
UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks. The vote in the 15-member council was 12-0 with Russia, China and Algeria abstaining because of attacks against Yemen in violation of its sovereignty, a clear reference to U.S. airstrikes against the Houthis who control most of northern Yemen. The Trump administration has carried out the strikes because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on close ally Israel. The resolution, cosponsored by the United States and Greece, extends the requirement that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres provide monthly reports to the Security Council about Houthi attacks in the Red Sea until Jan. 15, 2026. Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea said the resolution recognizes the need for continued vigilance 'against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist threat.' She cited the two latest attacks by Houthis against civilian cargo vessels, the MV Magic Seas and the MV Eternity C, which caused both vessels to sink and led to the loss of innocent seafarers and saw crew members taken hostage. 'The United States strongly condemns these unprovoked terrorist attacks, which demonstrate the threat that the Houthis pose to freedom of navigation and to regional economic and maritime security,' Shea said, reiterating the council's demand for an immediate halt to Houthi attacks and the release of all crew members kidnapped from the Eternity C.
