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...

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...

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. ...

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...

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

On January 13, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss easing Yemen's military, economic, and humanitarian tensions. The talks aimed to restart the Yemeni-led political process and highlighted the need for regional and international su...

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

  Yemen — On Sunday, January 12, 2025, several Arab media outlets reported significant developments related to Yemen, with a focus on the escalating activities of the Iran-backed Houthi movement. "Houthi Rebels Require University Students to Carry Arms" Asharq Al-Awsat r...

Israeli Forces Report Casualties in Double Ambush in Northern Gaza

Israeli Forces Report Casualties in Double Ambush in Northern Gaza

On January 11, 2025, Israeli forces reported nine soldiers were either killed or injured in a double ambush in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. Four soldiers died, and five were injured when a high-explosive device targeted a patrol. The attack combined a landmine explosion and gunfire. Since Octobe...

UN Envoy Hans Grundberg Visits Tehran for Yemen Peace Talks

UN Envoy Hans Grundberg Visits Tehran for Yemen Peace Talks

On January 12, 2025, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, arrived in Tehran after visits to Muscat and Sana'a. His trip is part of a series of regional and national meetings to advance Yemen peace efforts. On January 9, Grundberg left Sana'a, under the control of the Iran-backed Hou...