Saudi Arabia has urged all parties involved in the escalating conflict in Yemen to exercise "utmost restraint" following Israeli airstrikes on Houthi targets in the port city of Hodeidah. The strikes, which took place on Saturday, came just a day after the Houthis, designated as a terror...
Several Arab nations condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province on Saturday, warning of the potential for regional security instability and undermining efforts to end the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, now in its tenth month. On Saturday, Israel l...
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, paving the way for new collaborations in the field of civilian space exploration and research. The agreement was signed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for the US and by Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamim...
The Houthi group, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization, has barred the entry of products from the Yemen Arab Cement Company (Hadhramaut and Arabia Cement) into areas under their control, as of Monday, July 15, 2024. According to a document reviewed by "Barran Press,"...
Saudi security forces have thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 220 kilograms of Qat, a stimulant plant, into the country, according to official statements. The first incident occurred in the Da'ir sector of the Jizan region, where border guard patrols intercepted 90 kilogra...
The administration of the Al-Wadi'a border crossing with Saudi Arabia has banned vehicles cleared by customs authorities in Houthi-controlled areas from entering the Kingdom. A circular issued by the customs department at the Al-Wadi'a land port prohibits any vehicle without a customs d...
The Arab Parliament on Saturday, July 13, 2024, expressed its full support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government's decisions regarding transportation, the economy, and maintaining financial and monetary stability. The parliament also condemned the Houthi group's interference...
The Arab Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, chaired by Vice President of the Legislative, Legal, and Human Rights Committee, Alawi al-Basha bin Zaba', announced the outcomes of the committee's meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Al-Basha, a member of the Yemeni Shura Council...
A political symposium held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Makha Center for Strategic Studies, highlighted the crucial role of Egyptian mediation in ending the war and fostering peace in Yemen. Organized in collaboration with the Egyptian Center for Dialogue for Political and Media Studies,...
The Arab League announced that it will hold an extraordinary session today, Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the level of permanent delegates, chaired by Yemen, to discuss "the policy of confronting crimes of genocide and settlement expansion." The Palestinian representative to the Arab Lea...
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman arrived in Ankara on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, and met with his Turkish counterpart, followed by a closed-door meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkey's Anadolu Agency, President Erdogan held a private meeting with the Saudi D...
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Abdulaziz bin Salman, announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, the discovery of seven new oil and gas fields in the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter of the Kingdom, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. Bin Salman stated that Saudi Aramco, the stat...
The Arab League has officially dropped the designation of Hezbollah as a "terrorist organization," according to a statement by Assistant Secretary-General of the League, Hossam Zaki. This decision paves the way for renewed communication between the Arab League and the Lebanese political ...
The Wadi'a border crossing between Yemen and Saudi Arabia is experiencing a surge in Yemeni travelers returning from the Kingdom to Yemen. Salim bin Yusuf Shaqran, a customs broker at the Wadi'a crossing, told Barran Press that the congestion is a seasonal occurrence, particularly durin...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sunday, June 23, 2024, that the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the US, targeted the "M/V Transshipment World Navigator" at 4:00 AM local time (Sana'a time). In a statement published on X, CENTCOM confirmed that ...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday, June 23, 2024, the final death toll for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH), reporting 1,301 fatalities. The Ministry of Health also highlighted the extensive healthcare services provided to pilgrims throughout the season. According to the ...
The governments of Jordan, Egypt, and Tunisia have issued official statements confirming that the deceased and missing pilgrims from their respective countries were not part of their official Hajj missions. Some individuals entered the Kingdom irregularly, while others traveled independently. S...
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...
Amidst concerns about potential disruptions, Iran has denied any plans to use the Hajj pilgrimage for purposes beyond the traditional religious rites. Alireza Enayat, the Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stated on Saturday, June 15, 2024, that Iranian pilgrims have received "no instruction...
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...