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...

Yemeni Government Condemns Deadly Attack in Magdeburg, Germany

Yemeni Government Condemns Deadly Attack in Magdeburg, Germany

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...

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

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....

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

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....