National Team Coach Reflects on Loss to Iraq: 'Proud of Our Performance'

National Team Coach Reflects on Loss to Iraq: 'Proud of Our Performance'

After a tough opening match in the Gulf Cup 26 against defending champions Iraq, national football coach Nourredine Beld Ali expressed pride in his team's performance despite the 1-0 loss. Speaking at a press conference on December 22, 2024, the Algerian coach emphasized that his squad did not...

Execution Carried Out in Aden for Son Who Murdered Mother

Execution Carried Out in Aden for Son Who Murdered Mother

In a chilling turn of events, the Southern Appeals Prosecution in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, executed a death sentence on December 22, 2024, against a man convicted of murdering his mother four years ago. Judicial sources confirmed that the execution of 25-year-old Afeef Salem Mohamme...

Marib Communications Director Calls for Improvements to Telecom Services

Marib Communications Director Calls for Improvements to Telecom Services

In a push for better connectivity, Mabkhot bin Aqar, the Director General of the General Organization for Wireless and Wire Communications in Marib, Yemen, urged relevant authorities on December 22, 2024, to facilitate improvements in telecommunications services across the province. During a re...

Three Yemenis Found in Syrian Prisons Set for Transfer to Jordan

Three Yemenis Found in Syrian Prisons Set for Transfer to Jordan

A diplomatic source at the Yemeni embassy in Jordan confirmed on December 22, 2024, that three Yemenis previously hidden in Syrian prisons have been located among the thousands released by Syrian opposition forces. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed to "Barran Press&...

Saudi-Yemeni Business Council Announces Formation of Three New Companies

Saudi-Yemeni Business Council Announces Formation of Three New Companies

In a significant move to boost economic ties, the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council announced on December 22, 2024, the establishment of three joint Saudi-Yemeni companies aimed at enhancing trade and investment. The announcement came during the council's meeting in Mecca, attended by over 300 inv...

Farmers Warned of Frost as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing in Yemen

Farmers Warned of Frost as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing in Yemen

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning issued a stark warning on December 22, 2024, alerting farmers in Yemen's highland regions about the potential impact of severe cold and frost on their crops. In its weather bulletin, the center emphasized that cold to extremely cold cond...

U.S. F/A-18 Fighter Jet Downed Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident

U.S. F/A-18 Fighter Jet Downed Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident

In a startling development, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on December 23, 2024, that an American F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea on December 22. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was the result of friendly fire. According to CENTCOM, both pilots sa...

Yemen to Reopen Embassy in Damascus Following Assad's Downfall

Yemen to Reopen Embassy in Damascus Following Assad's Downfall

The internationally recognized Yemeni government announced on December 21, 2024, its intention to reactivate its embassy in Damascus, Syria, following the collapse of Assad's regime, which had previously handed the embassy premises over to the Iran-backed Houthi group, classified as a terroris...

Joint Security Forces Take Control of Al-Qaeda Camp in Abyan

Joint Security Forces Take Control of Al-Qaeda Camp in Abyan

On December 21, 2024, security sources in Abyan province, southern Yemen, reported a significant victory as joint security and military forces, aligned with the Southern Transitional Council, successfully seized an Al-Qaeda camp in the region. According to a statement from the Abyan Security Di...

Yemen National Team Set to Face Iraq in Gulf Cup Opener

Yemen National Team Set to Face Iraq in Gulf Cup Opener

The Yemen national football team is gearing up to face Iraq in their first match of the 26th Gulf Cup, taking place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Kuwait. Head coach Noureddine Ould Ali, speaking at a press conference today, emphasized that the team’s preparations have been thorough, ba...

Armed Display Marks 11th Anniversary of Hadhramaut Uprising

Armed Display Marks 11th Anniversary of Hadhramaut Uprising

On December 21, 2024, the Hadhramaut Tribes Alliance held a significant armed display in Hadhramaut province, eastern Yemen, commemorating the 11th anniversary of the so-called "Hadhramaut Popular Uprising." In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the alliance highlighted that this s...

Yemen's Historic Sites Under Siege from Climate Change

Yemen's Historic Sites Under Siege from Climate Change

Climate change and its subsequent effects have wreaked havoc on historical sites and buildings in Yemen. Unprecedented heavy rainfall, rising temperatures, and increased droughts have caused significant damage to the country's ancient structures. Damages These climate changes, which Yeme...

New Al-Qutaibi Bank Branch Opens in Marib, Boosting Financial Sector

New Al-Qutaibi Bank Branch Opens in Marib, Boosting Financial Sector

On December 21, 2024, the Marib Governorate celebrated the opening of a new branch of Al-Qutaibi Islamic Microfinance Bank, bringing the total number of banks in the oil-rich province to 13. Abdullah Al-Bakri, the deputy governor for administrative affairs, inaugurated the branch along wit...

Israel Plans Targeted Strikes on Seven Houthi Leaders, Report Says

Israel Plans Targeted Strikes on Seven Houthi Leaders, Report Says

On December 21, 2024, an Israeli newspaper reported that Tel Aviv is focusing on targeting seven key leaders of the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. According to Israel Hayom, reviewed by "Barran Press," the primary target is Abdul-Malik a...