Marib Governor Urges UN to Take Urgent Measures Against Houthi Escalation

Marib Governor Urges UN to Take Urgent Measures Against Houthi Escalation

On November 21, 2024, Lieutenant General Sultan al-Aradah, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib, emphasized the need for the international community to adopt urgent measures and political and economic decisions to curb the activities of the Houthi movement, which i...

Saudi Program Launches Phase Two of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation

Saudi Program Launches Phase Two of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation

On November 21, 2024, the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen announced the commencement of phase two of the rehabilitation project for the Al-Abr international road in Hadramout, eastern Yemen. In a brief statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and reported by B...

Massive Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex in Sana'a

Massive Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex in Sana'a

Sana'a, Yemen – On November 21, 2024, local sources reported a significant fire at the Shamlan Hypermarket in the Shamlan area, located in the northern part of the capital, Sana'a, which is under Houthi control. Witnesses told Barran Press that the fire rapidly spread throughout t...

U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

Washington, D.C. – On November 21, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, perceives itself as increasingly independent from Iran. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to weakening the capabilities of the H...

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Over Gaza Crimes

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Over Gaza Crimes

On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the ICC indicated that there is ...

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

On November 21, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel pursued by up to 12 small boats approximately 74 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The captain of the ship detailed the encounter, stating that over two hours, the boats followed cl...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

HADHRAMAUT, YEMEN – Armed clashes broke out overnight in Hadhramaut Governorate, eastern Yemen, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, between security forces loyal to the Director of Security for the Wadi and Desert region and those under the Director of Security for Shibam District, local source...

Security Forces Assault Teachers' Protest in Shabwah

Security Forces Assault Teachers' Protest in Shabwah

Security forces in Shabwah governorate violently dispersed a peaceful protest by dozens of teachers on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. According to local sources, the assault, led by Commander Ali Majour of the Joint Forces, involved physical and verbal abuse of teachers demanding their overdue sa...

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

ADEN, YEMEN – The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that it was involved in smuggling large sums of money through official channels under the governor's signature. A senior bank official stated that all funds transferred through ...

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

 President Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Wednesday lauded new British support for the Yemeni Coast Guard, describing it as a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries. The British Embassy announced on Tuesday a new aid package for th...