National Bloc Urges to Leverage US Sanctions Against Houthis

National Bloc Urges to Leverage US Sanctions Against Houthis

The National Bloc in Yemen has called upon the Yemeni government to capitalize on recent US sanctions against the Iran-backed Houthis to accelerate the end of the ongoing coup. During a meeting led by Ahmed Obaid Bin Daghr,the bloc discussed strategies to restore the state and counter the Houth...

Marib Honors 35 Women on International Women's Day

Marib Honors 35 Women on International Women's Day

The ceremony, organized by the General Department for Women's Development under the slogan "Women are the pillar of society and partners in the wheel of change and peace-building," saw the honored women receive certificates of appreciation and financial incentives. In their opening ...

Houthis Linked to 340 Violations in Taiz, Says National Commission

Houthis Linked to 340 Violations in Taiz, Says National Commission

The National Commission to Investigate Alleged Human Rights Violations announced on February 25, 2025, that it had recorded 340 violations stemming from indiscriminate shelling by the Iran-backed Houthis in Hayfan, a district in southwest Yemen’s Taiz province. The attacks have claimed numer...

National Bloc Urges Unity to Counter Houthis

National Bloc Urges Unity to Counter Houthis

The National Bloc of Yemeni Political Parties, a coalition opposing the Iran-backed Houthis, called for greater unity among state institutions, particularly the Presidential Leadership Council and the government, amid signs of internal friction. The appeal came during a meeting chaired by Ahmed Ob...

National Shield Forces Deployed to Al-Mahrah Eastern Yemen

National Shield Forces Deployed to Al-Mahrah Eastern Yemen

Units of the National Shield Forces have arrived in Al-Mahra, eastern Yemen. The deployment includes military vehicles and equipment, and the forces were transported from training camps on the Yemen-Saudi border. The contingent, led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Sadaif Al-Jedeeh, is comprised entirely o...

National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

TAIZ, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the National Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Human Rights Violations held discussions with the military leadership of the Taiz axis regarding ongoing investigations into alleged abuses by army personnel, including the recent incident invol...

Yemen's National Team Rewarded for Historic Performance in Gulf Cup

Yemen's National Team Rewarded for Historic Performance in Gulf Cup

Sheikh Ahmed Al-Essi, president of the Yemeni Football Association, announced a financial reward for the national team following their impressive performance in the 26th Gulf Cup held in Kuwait. After the team secured a victory against Bahrain in their final match, Al-Essi pledged to award each pl...

Yemen National Team Secures First Gulf Cup Victory Since 2003

Yemen National Team Secures First Gulf Cup Victory Since 2003

The Yemen national football team concluded its participation in the 26th Gulf Cup, hosted in Kuwait, with a historic victory over Bahrain, winning 2-1 in their final group stage match on Saturday at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. This victory marks Yemen's first win in the Gulf Cup s...

Yemen National Team Falls to Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup Match

Yemen National Team Falls to Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup Match

In a thrilling encounter at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, Yemen's national football team suffered their second defeat in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, losing to Saudi Arabia 3-2. The match saw Yemen initially take control, finishing the first half ahead with...

National Team Coach Reflects on Loss to Iraq: 'Proud of Our Performance'

National Team Coach Reflects on Loss to Iraq: 'Proud of Our Performance'

After a tough opening match in the Gulf Cup 26 against defending champions Iraq, national football coach Nourredine Beld Ali expressed pride in his team's performance despite the 1-0 loss. Speaking at a press conference on December 22, 2024, the Algerian coach emphasized that his squad did not...