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...
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&...
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...
The Houthi-controlled Red Sea Ports Authority announced on December 22, 2024, that Israeli airstrikes on the Hodeidah port in western Yemen have resulted in significant damages amounting to approximately $313 million since July 2024. In a statement reviewed by "Barran Press," the auth...
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...
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...
In an exclusive interview with "Barran Press," Saif Muthanna, Director General of the Executive Unit for Managing Displaced Persons Camps in Marib, highlighted the severe hardships faced by displaced persons in Marib (northeast Yemen) as winter sets in and humanitarian aid from partner o...
In a significant escalation, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on December 22, 2024, that its air force conducted precision strikes against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control center belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a ter...
In a significant escalation, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on December 22, 2024, that its air force conducted precision strikes against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control center belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a ter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On December 21, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government condemned the tragic vehicular attack that occurred in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reported by the official Yemeni news ag...
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, residents of the Northern Hemisphere will experience the shortest day of the year, marking the winter solstice. This astronomical event occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, the southernmost point reached by the Earth's axial tilt....
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, residents of the Northern Hemisphere will experience the shortest day of the year, marking the winter solstice. This astronomical event occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, the southernmost point reached by the Earth's axial tilt....
On December 20, 2024, armed tribal members in Rad’a, Al-Bayda province, cut off a major road in protest against the Houthi group’s detention of a local security leader from the Al-Joufi tribe. This incident underscores the growing tensions between local tribes and the Iran-backed milit...