On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman, including Yemeni businessman Abdul Salam al-Hila. In a statement released on Monday, the Pentagon expressed its appreciation for Oman and ot...
In a decisive move against corruption, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has initiated a series of measures to combat fraud, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism, responding to alarming reports from law enforcement and regulatory authorities. The government aims to safeguard p...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Oman. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to reduce the detainee population and permanently close the facility lo...
CAIRO, Egypt — On January 6, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Yemeni embassy in Cairo of its approval to temporarily reopen one Yemeni school among the 15 that have been closed since late October 2024. This announcement followed a meeting between Egyptian Assist...
Recent findings from the Central Organization for Control and Auditing have revealed that the Public Prosecution has initiated legal actions in over 20 corruption cases involving billions of dollars. These cases include embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, terrorism financing, tax evasi...
MUSCAT, Oman — On January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, called for tangible actions to pave the way for a political process in the country. His remarks came during meetings in Muscat with Omani officials, including Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthi, Deputy Forei...
On January 6, 2025, Ahmed bin Mubarak, the internationally recognized Prime Minister of Yemen, pledged to take legal action against anyone proven to be involved in corrupt practices, following the revelation of official reports detailing corruption cases amounting to billions of dollars. In a p...
On January 6, 2025, Nabil Shamsan, the Governor of Taiz, announced the arrest of 13 suspects connected to the murder of citizen Saif Al-Sharabi. He emphasized ongoing security and military measures aimed at apprehending all individuals involved in the crime, including those who may be shielding th...
On the evening of January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization. His visit follows meetings held in Muscat, Oman, where he engag...
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt has officially denied any preparations for military intervention in Yemen against the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. A responsible Egyptian source, as reported by "Cairo News," described recent claims regarding...
KUWAIT CITY — Bahrain secured its second Gulf Cup title on January 4, 2025, defeating Oman 2-1 in a thrilling final at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. This victory marks Bahrain's second championship, having previously won in 2019, and it ties them with the UAE and Oman in terms of...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, healthcare professionals and workers in Marib province, northeastern Yemen, held a protest condemning the arrests and executions carried out by Israeli forces against medical staff in Gaza, Palestine. During the demonstration, participants called for the...
YEMEN — On January 4, 2025, the organization Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) announced that it has documented 75 violations against journalists in Yemen during the year 2024. In a report reviewed by Barran Press, the organization outlined various forms of abuse, including executions...
TAIZ, Yemen — Brigadier General Abdullah Al-Qaisi, commander of the Yemeni Army's 170th Brigade in Taiz, announced that authorities have apprehended all individuals suspected of complicity in the murder of Saif Hamoud Al-Sharabi, father of journalist Ghadeer Al-Sharabi. The arrests were ...
DAMASCUS, Syria — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barot arrived in Damascus on Friday, January 3, 2025, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as he is followed by his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock. This visit is notable as it represents the first high-level delegation fr...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 3, 2025, a large solidarity rally was held in Marib, northeastern Yemen, to express anger over the recent arson of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. The demonstration, which took place following Friday prayers, drew hundreds of participants who voiced their support ...
ADEN, Yemen — On January 2, 2025, frustrated residents in Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital, took to the streets to protest ongoing electricity outages that have extended to more than 13 hours a day. According to eyewitnesses speaking to Barran Press, the protests erupted in the Sheik...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 2, 2024, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid inaugurated a significant project aimed at reintegrating children formerly associated with armed conflict in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen. The initiative specifically targets children who have ...
RIYADH — A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister As’ad Al-Shaybani, arrived in the Saudi capital on the evening of January 1, 2025, marking the first official visit abroad for the new Syrian administration. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the deleg...
LAHJ, Yemen — On January 2, 2025, a security operation in the coastal districts of Al-Mudaribah and Ras Al-Ara in Lahj Governorate led to the interception of a smuggling boat carrying 138 Ethiopian migrants, according to a statement from the security campaign. The operation, conducted by ...