Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

On December 16, 2024, Sultan al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for a unified international response to the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi movement, which is classified as a terrorist organization. His remarks came during a meeting with U.S....

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

On December 16, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Yemen announced that it held meetings with Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, to discuss strategies for countering Houthi aggression both within Yemen and beyond. In a brief statement shared via the embassy's...

Financial Times: Assad Regime Transferred Two Tons of Cash to Moscow

Financial Times: Assad Regime Transferred Two Tons of Cash to Moscow

The Financial Times reported that the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime transferred approximately $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019, while his family secretly acquired assets in Russia. According to an analysis of banking records, the funds were delivered t...

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

In the early hours of December 16, 2024, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting a site associated with the Houthi movement, which is internationally recognized as a terrorist organization, in Hajjah province, northwestern Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strike was carried out by &ld...

Devastating Cyclone Claims Hundreds of Lives in French Mayotte

Devastating Cyclone Claims Hundreds of Lives in French Mayotte

On December 14, 2024, a catastrophic cyclone struck the French archipelago of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, potentially thousands, of residents. François Xavier, the governor of Mayotte, shared this grim assessment during an interview with Mayotte La Prem...

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

A recent study published on December 15, 2024, reveals that honey production and exports in Yemen have plummeted by up to 50% over the past five years due to climate change, rising temperatures, and the impacts of the ongoing conflict instigated by the Houthi movement. Conducted on behalf of th...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Expansion in Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Expansion in Golan Heights

On December 15, 2024, Saudi Arabia condemned the Israeli government's decision to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, accusing it of undermining Syria's chances of regaining security and stability. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported by the Saudi ...

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

On December 15, 2024, intensive meetings between Yemeni and American officials addressed bilateral relations and future collaboration, particularly in counterterrorism and organized crime. Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi met with Jesse Levinson, the U.S. ...

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

On December 15, 2024, Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, called on the United Kingdom to enhance its strategic role in the Yemeni crisis. He emphasized the need for the UK to rally international support and unify efforts against Iran's disruptive actions ...