On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Syrian armed opposition announced the beginning of the "encirclement" of Damascus, stating they are just a few kilometers away from the capital. The Ministry of Defense denied any withdrawal of the army from surrounding areas. The opposition forces have ...
In a recent message to Congress, President Joe Biden emphasized that the Houthi movement, classified internationally as a terrorist organization, continues to pose a threat by potentially launching future attacks against U.S. forces, military vessels, and maritime traffic in the Red Sea. In his...
Local sources reported on Saturday, December 7, 2024, that a civilian was killed and another injured due to the explosion of a landmine in southern Hodeidah, western Yemen. The mine, identified as an "anti-vehicle" type, is believed to be one of the remnants left by the Houthi movement, ...
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving notification of a maritime incident occurring 105 nautical miles northwest of Al Hodeidah, Yemen. In a brief statement shared on platform X, seen by Barran Press, UKMTO indicated that a commercial vessel wa...
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the European Union naval mission in the Red Sea, known as "Aspides," announced the successful rescue of the crew of the cargo ship MV S.V.A. Star, which flies the Panamanian flag, after they sent a distress signal. In a statement shared on their X platfo...
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Ibrahim Ali Haidan, Yemen's Minister of Interior in the internationally recognized government, announced an extension for the use of old identity cards in all financial and non-financial transactions. In a memo issued by Minister Haidan, which was reviewed by...
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Dr. Mohammed Jumeh, Yemen's ambassador to UNESCO, announced that the organization has officially included the file "Henna: Rituals, Social Practices, and Aesthetics" from Yemen in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity....
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the imposition of martial law across the country, the closure of parliament, and the appointment of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to lead the nation, following a parliamentary vote that rejected these measures. According to the Yonhap N...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, an international conference aimed at enhancing humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip commenced in Cairo, Egypt, amid a severe famine exacerbated by ongoing hostilities from Israel that have persisted for 14 months. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announce...
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, a tribal source in Marib province, northeastern Yemen, reported the death of a young Yemeni man residing in Saudi Arabia due to a traffic accident. According to the source speaking to Barran Press, Mohamed Khaled AbduRabbu Balgaith lost his life in a vehicle collisi...
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Russian military bloggers reported that Moscow has dismissed General Sergei Kisel, who was responsible for Russian forces in Syria. This decision comes in the wake of opposition fighters capturing parts of Aleppo, marking the most significant challenge to President Bas...
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Yemen's Interior Ministry, part of the internationally recognized government, reported that 47 individuals lost their lives in traffic accidents across the provinces under its control during November. According to a traffic report published by the ministry's...
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Yemen's Ministry of Interior, part of the internationally recognized government, issued a directive requiring all government and private banks, as well as commercial and service institutions, to adopt the new smart ID card for all official, commercial, and servi...
Hama, Syria – Syrian opposition forces have begun their advance toward the city of Hama on Saturday, November 30, 2024, following their complete control over Idlib province and significant portions of Aleppo. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that opposition forces captured...
Al-Hodeidah, Yemen – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, reported on Friday, November 29, 2024, that it recorded five shelling incidents in October, with approximately 25 shells landing in areas managed by the organization in the Al-Haymah region of A...
Idlib, Syria – On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Military Operations Administration in Idlib announced the commencement of a large-scale military operation named "Deterring Aggression." This offensive follows recent attacks by the Syrian regime and Iranian militias targeting civ...
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council convened for the third time in a week to discuss recent developments on the national and regional fronts, as well as the current economic situation and a review of previous decisions. The meeting, chaired by Council Pre...
The Yemeni Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance announced on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, that a public holiday will be observed on Sunday, December 1, 2024, for all public service units in both central and local authorities, in celebration of the 57th anniversary of National Independence Day ...
STOCKHOLM, November 25, 2024 – The Swedish government announced on Monday the suspension of all humanitarian and development aid to Yemen by the end of 2025, citing the escalating "destructive actions" of the Houthi group, internationally designated a terrorist organization. Acc...
Shabwa, Yemen – A local source reported on Monday, November 25, 2024, that a health official has died following a traffic accident in the city of Ataq, the capital of Shabwa Governorate in southeastern Yemen. According to the source of Barran Press, the collision involved a civilian vehic...