Yemeni Rial Hits Historic Low Despite Saudi Aid

Yemeni Rial Hits Historic Low Despite Saudi Aid

The Yemeni rial plummeted to a historic low against foreign currencies today, exacerbating the country's ongoing economic crisis. Banking sources in Aden, the interim capital, reported that the US dollar reached a record high of 2,306 rials.The Saudi riyal also fluctuated sharply, trading at 6...

KSRelief Launches Project to Empower Yemeni Women in Renewable Energy

KSRelief Launches Project to Empower Yemeni Women in Renewable Energy

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched a joint initiative in Aden today to empower Yemeni women in the renewable energy sector. The project will establish 375 programs focused on the production and marketing of so...

Angry Protests Erupt in Aden Over Worsening Power Outages

Angry Protests Erupt in Aden Over Worsening Power Outages

On the evening of February 5, 2025, angry protests broke out in Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital, as residents voiced frustration over ongoing power outages. According to Barran Press, demonstrators set fire to tires and blocked major roads in Al-Mansoura, Khor Maksar, and Sheikh Othman di...

STC Accuses Yemeni Government of Aden Service Collapse

STC Accuses Yemeni Government of Aden Service Collapse

The Southern Transitional Council (STC) has placed blame on the Yemeni government and the Presidential Leadership Council for the ongoing collapse of essential services in Aden.  The STC has controlled the city, the temporary capital, since 2019. During a National Assembly meeting, the STC...

Investigation Launched into Detainee Death in Prison

Investigation Launched into Detainee Death in Prison

Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of the Presidential Leadership has formed a committee to investigate the death of a detainee, Rashid Al-Hutam, in the Political Security prison in Marib governorate, according to senior security sources. The committee comprises officials from the Interior Ministry, loca...

US and Yemen Partner to Combat Houthi Media Influence

US and Yemen Partner to Combat Houthi Media Influence

The Yemeni government and the United States have agreed to collaborate on restricting the reach of Houthi-affiliated media on international platforms.  This agreement follows discussions between Yemeni Information Minister Moammar Al-Eryani and US officials, including Special Envoy to Yemen T...

Arab Foreign Ministers Reject Palestinian Displacement

Arab Foreign Ministers Reject Palestinian Displacement

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday categorically rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land "under any circumstances or justifications." This unified stance directly opposes the recent suggestion by the US President that Egypt and Jordan should accept Palestinian residents of ...

Trump Designates Iran-Backed Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Trump Designates Iran-Backed Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

The White House announced Thursday, January 23, 2025, that President Donald Trump has designated the Iran-backed Houthi group as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" (FTO). The U.S. aims to dismantle their capabilities and end their attacks by collaborating with regional partners and termina...

20 Ethiopian Migrants Die in Boat Capsize Off Taiz Coast

20 Ethiopian Migrants Die in Boat Capsize Off Taiz Coast

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 20 Ethiopian migrants, including 9 women, died when their boat capsized off the coast of Taiz, Yemen, on January 18, 2025. The vessel, carrying 35 Ethiopian migrants and two Yemeni crew members, overturned due to strong monsoon winds. ...

Iran-Backed Houthis Release "Galaxy Leader" Crew After Omani Mediation

Iran-Backed Houthis Release "Galaxy Leader" Crew After Omani Mediation

The Iran-backed Houthi group announced on Wednesday that they have released the crew of the "Galaxy Leader" ship through Omani mediation after 14 months of captivity. Al-Masirah, the group's official channel, reported that the release was directed by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. The crew, s...

Key Palestinian Figures Detained in Israeli Prisons

Key Palestinian Figures Detained in Israeli Prisons

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the release of several prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, in exchange for hostages held by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Gaza. However, there is no final agreement on which prisoners will be released, partly because the numb...

Yemeni Government Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Yemeni Government Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

The Yemeni government has expressed its support for the recently announced ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The agreement entails the withdrawal from occupied territories, the return of displaced residents, the exchange of prisoners, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery. In a statement...

Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas

Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas

On January 15, 2025, Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The ceasefire will begin on Sunday, January 19, and involves the release of 33 hostages by Hamas in exchange ...

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

On January 13, 2025, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss encouraging the Iran-backed Houthi group to engage in peace efforts. The meeting focused on reviving the political process, addressing escalating Houthi violations against civilians, an...