Ahmed Abdulkareem

Ahmed AbdulKareem is a Yemeni journalist based in Sana'a. He covers the war in Yemen for MintPress News as well as local Yemeni media.

Yemen Warms to Russia Amid Plans for Scorched Earth Policy Against Israel

With Yemen fortifying its defenses and Russia offering support, the U.S. faces a growing crisis in the Red Sea. Are Biden and Trump ignoring a looming war?

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Yemen Israel Russia Feature photo

The election campaign between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is heating up. Polls show that issues like the U.S. economy, immigration, whether Trump will be incarcerated and whether Biden is mentally fit for office are at the forefront of most Americans’ minds. Yet a significant issue that could have far-reaching consequences

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Inside Force 400: Spies and Sabotage in America’s Covert War on Yemen

Ahmed AbdulKareem uncovers how American airstrikes, guided by Israeli intelligence operations and Yemeni informants, are amplifying civilian casualties in Yemen and shedding light on a covert military strategy with global implications.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Yemen Israel spies feature photo

Tragic stories of civilian deaths due to false or misleading intelligence, often obtained by poorly paid local collaborators, are not just relics of the past. These incidents, once common in Afghan and Iraqi cities during their respective U.S. occupations, are now leaving their mark in war-torn Yemen. On the evening of May 31, Radio Hodeidah was

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Exclusive: Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign

Insider reports reveal ominous preparations for a massive military operation in Yemen, with US and UK forces backed by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE poised for aerial and ground assaults on Yemeni territory.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Yemen Feature photo

Senior military officials in Sana'a have informed MintPress News of ongoing military preparations by the US, UK, and Saudi-led Coalition over the past two weeks. According to these sources, there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland, focusing particularly on coastal regions in the west, as well as areas in the

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Quds Day Rallies in Yemen Intensify Amid Biden’s Strategic Shift

As Yemenis unite in support of Gaza, Biden’s latest actions against Ansar Allah spark fervent protests, reshaping the landscape of resistance in the region.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Yemen Quds Day Feature photo

On International Quds Day, when protests are held around the world to show solidarity with Palestinians, Yemenis are once again at the forefront of worldwide solidarity with Gaza. Yemenis of all stripes took to the streets in unprecedented numbers on Friday to demonstrate their support for Palestine as well as Ansar Allah's (Houthis) Red Sea

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New Alliances and Military Strength Surge Amid Yemen’s Unwavering Support for Gaza

Ansar Allah’s diplomatic moves reshape regional dynamics, as Yemen aligns with Russia and China to counter Western aggression and protect its interests.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Asnar Allah Feature photo

In his traditional Tuhamian clothing, Ali, a Yemeni fisherman from the coastal city of Hodeidah, stands in a gathering of thousands of Yemenis and chants, "With you, with you, O Al-Qassam Brigades... until victory or martyrdom." Ali told MintPress News that with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, he feels the suffering of his brothers

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Ansar Allah Leader Dr. Hizam Al-Assad on Yemen’s Struggle, Naval Confrontations, and Global Alliances

Join MintPress News in an exclusive interview, delving into the heart of Yemen’s resistance with Dr. Hizam Al-Assad, covering topics from the war in Gaza to international naval dynamics.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem
Dr. Hizam Al-Assad

Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza and subsequent tensions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, MintPress News has sought dialogue with the most important decision-makers in Ansar Allah, who are leading the charge in Yemen’s resistance against Israeli interests there in a bid to force Israel to accept a ceasefire and allow aid

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Strategic Escalation: Yemen’s Military Operations Signal a New Phase in the Red Sea

Ansar Allah has made it clear that they don’t plan on abandoning their support for the Palestinian cause in the face of mounting pressure on Yemen.

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By Ahmed Abdulkareem

Residents of Yemen's capital city of Sanaa endured another harrowing night last Saturday as American and British aircraft dropped bombs on an insecticide manufacturer in a dense residential neighborhood. In the wake of the airstrikes, MintPress News reporter Ahmed AbdulKareem went to the Al-Nahda neighborhood in the center of the city, where a fire

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