The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has called on all governments to "spare no effort" in finding a solution to the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, fueled by attacks on commercial vessels by the internationally designated terrori...
A scorching heatwave has claimed the lives of 164 pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, with some succumbing to heatstroke, according to Reuters. Saudi television reported that pilgrims performed the Hajj rituals under extreme temperatures, leading to fatalities. Temperatures in Mecca reach...
Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Tarig Saleh, stated on Tuesday that Yemenis are united in their fight against the Iranian project, which he claims threatens regional security, and are standing as a bulwark for all Arabs and Muslims. Saleh made these remarks during an inspection o...
Videos circulating widely on Tuesday have revealed the dire conditions faced by Yemeni pilgrims in Mecca, highlighting a lack of services provided by the Yemeni Hajj mission. Footage viewed by "Bran Press" shows Yemeni pilgrims in the open air at Mina, a tent city near Mecca, with som...
As Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice, arrived, "Barran Press" correspondent visited the southern frontlines in Marib province, Yemen, where soldiers are stationed far from family and traditional festivities. The soldiers, many of whom spoke with the reporter, describ...
President Rashad al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has ordered the disbursement of emergency financial aid to wounded soldiers and members of the popular resistance, according to Yahya al-Sha'ibi, Director of the Presidential Office. Al-Alimi also directed the transfer of...
The United States announced new sanctions on Monday, June 17th, 2024, targeting key individuals and entities in response to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which threaten global maritime freedom. "We have designated three individuals and six entities that facilitated the purchase of weapons...
A leaked official document reveals that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), is on the verge of signing an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group for a "joint" investment in Aden Port. The document,...
Despite repeated, what the US Navy calls "false claims" from the Houthi group, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of the oldest aircraft carriers in the US Navy, remains combat-ready, according to an Associated Press report. The Houthis and their online supporters have repeatedly claim...
Two separate attacks by Houthi militants, designated as a terrorist group by the international community, have injured a key military commander and a local official in western Taiz governorate. "Barran Press" correspondent reported that Brigadier General al-Majidi sustained minor inju...
The Saudi Project for the Clearance of Mines in Yemen (MASAM) announced on Sunday, June 16th, that its field teams successfully removed 1,556 mines in three Yemeni governorates during the second week of June. According to a MASAM press release, the removed mines included 52 anti-tank mines, 1,5...
The Watan Development Foundation announced on Sunday, June 16th, that it has implemented a cash assistance project to alleviate the living burdens of disabled and handicapped soldiers in the Yemeni army. According to a press release from the foundation's Executive Director, seen by Barran P...
Marib Governor and member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Sultan al-Arada, led Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday, June 16th, alongside a large crowd of citizens and prominent figures from the legislative, judicial, executive, military, and security sectors. During his sermon, ...
The Yemeni Islah Party has called on its supporters to strengthen unity and resist the Houthi rebels' attempts to divide the national bloc, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and solidarity in the face of the ongoing conflict. In a statement released on Sunday and seen by Braan Press...
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) launched its annual Qurbani (sacrifice) project in Yemen on Sunday, June 16th, targeting over 32,000 beneficiaries in five governorates. The project, implemented by the Yemeni Development Foundation, aims to distribute 2,333 sacr...
The Yemeni military's financial woes have taken a turn for the worse, with soldiers stationed in Ma'rib and liberated areas facing delays in receiving their April and May salaries. A source within the Ministry of Defense's financial department, speaking anonymously, attributed th...
Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, made a significant announcement on Saturday, June 15, 2024, regarding his government's stance on the Houthi group's violations. Dr. Al-Alimi declared that his government would maintain a policy of "economic firmness...
A second commercial vessel has sunk in the Red Sea after a missile attack attributed to the Houthi rebels, raising concerns about the escalating maritime insecurity in the region. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed on Saturday, June 15, that the Verbena, a commercial ship, was &...
The Coast Guard, under the Yemeni Ministry of Interior, has issued a warning to residents and visitors of Aden, urging them to exercise caution while near the coast during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. In a statement released on Saturday, June 15, the Coast Guard warned against venturing in...
A long-awaited agreement to share nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, potentially allowing American companies to build reactors in the Kingdom, is reportedly nearing completion. This deal, which could bolster companies like Westinghouse Electric, has sparked concerns among non-proliferation expe...