Thousands of places existed that many people didn’t know how to find on a map. One such place was Socotra, one of the world's ...

They talk about their lives on the island of Socotra, in a language whose origins are lost in time—unchanged for centuries and understood today by fewer people than live in Ames, Iowa.

but rescue workers are reportedly unable to reach many people in isolated parts of the main island. Officials have appealed to international aid agencies for help. Socotra is famed for its natural ...

The Socotra Archipelago, renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to many endemic species. Socotra Island, the largest in the Arabian Peninsula, symbolizes the region's natural heritage. Protected ...

The Yemeni island of Socotra has been devastated by Cyclone Mekunu. At least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese, were reported missing on the island, where flash floods washed away ...

Tour operator Socotra Island Expeditions described the archipelago ... current travel advice means flight availability was ...

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Separatists are consolidating control after taking over an island known as the "Galapagos" of the Indian Ocean, at the same time further complicating the long-running conflict in Yemen.