EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

On January 14, 2025, the EU Naval Force in the Red Sea reported a rescue by ITS Caio Duilio, saving a Yemeni sailor from a sinking boat in Bab al-Mandab. The sailor was handed to Djibouti authorities on January 13. The EU emphasized the priority of sailor safety. In December, EUNAVFOR successfu...

Saudi Arabia Hosts International Talks on Syria

Saudi Arabia Hosts International Talks on Syria

On January 12, 2024, Saudi Arabia will host an important meeting to discuss the situation in Syria, with participation from Arab and international representatives. Assad al-Shaibani, the Foreign Minister of the new Syrian administration, has arrived in Riyadh to join the talks. There will be tw...

Yemeni Interior Minister Seeks European Logistical Support

Yemeni Interior Minister Seeks European Logistical Support

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Ibrahim Haidan, Yemen's Interior Minister in the internationally recognized government, expressed his desire for European support, particularly in logistics and training programs, to enhance services for citizens and combat terrorist organizations. This statemen...

Yemeni President Discusses Economic Challenges with EU Officials

Yemeni President Discusses Economic Challenges with EU Officials

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, met with Gabriel Munuera Vinals, Head of the European Union Mission, and Hubert Beier, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Yemen, to address the economic and financial challenges resulting ...

French Presidency Confirms Macron's Visit to Saudi Arabia Next Month

French Presidency Confirms Macron's Visit to Saudi Arabia Next Month

The Élysée Palace announced on November 15, 2024, that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 4, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a statement, the French presidency noted, "This state visit will be an opportunity t...

Reuters Confirms Houthi Attempt to Target Commercial Ship Fails

Reuters Confirms Houthi Attempt to Target Commercial Ship Fails

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Reuters reported that an attempt by the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, to target a Liberian-flagged commercial ship operated by Greece in the Red Sea near the coast of Yemen has failed. According to a maritime security source cite...

Reuters: Houthis Send Threatening Emails to Shipowners

Reuters: Houthis Send Threatening Emails to Shipowners

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization internationally, has been sending threatening emails to commercial shipowners operating in the Red Sea. According to the agency, "On a warm spring night in Athens, just ...

EU Condemns Houthi Detention of UN Staff, Warning of Aid Impediment

EU Condemns Houthi Detention of UN Staff, Warning of Aid Impediment

 The European Union (EU) has condemned the continued detention of 13 UN staff members by the Houthi militia, warning that the prolonged captivity, now exceeding 90 days, is severely hindering international efforts to provide aid to millions of Yemenis in urgent need. In a statement release...