In a significant development, Russia reportedly backed down from a plan to supply weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen last month, following behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia, according to a CNN report. Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Russia h...
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Ali Bagheri Kani, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement confirming the call, stating that the two minis...
A high-level US delegation, led by President Biden's Senior Advisor for Middle Eastern Affairs, Brett McGurk, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, to discuss the situation in Yemen and bolster stability in the Red Sea, according to the US news website Axios. The delegation inc...
A Yemeni resident in Saudi Arabia died in a traffic accident in Madinah, local sources reported on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The sources told "Barran Press" that the deceased, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Atbush Al-Faqir, was involved in a traffic accident in Madinah, located in northwestern...
Tariq Saleh, the member of the Presidential Leadership Council and commander of the National Resistance Forces, met with the commander of the joint forces of the Arab Coalition, Saudi Deputy Chief of Staff General Mutlaq al-Azima', on Monday to discuss coordination efforts in supporting ...
Yemen's Foreign Minister, Shae'a al-Zandani, met with the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, on Sunday, July 28th, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen and Saudi Arabia's efforts to bring peace to the country. Al-Zandani, in a post on X ,seen by "Barran Press&...
Four people were killed on Friday after a horrifying 13-car collision on a highway in Saudi Arabia, caused by a dust storm that severely reduced visibility. Local newspaper "Okaz" reported that the accident occurred on the Rein-Bisha highway. فيديو.. بسبب الغبار تصادم ...
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, approved a $2.8 billion military sales package to Saudi Arabia, citing the need to enhance the kingdom's ability to deter threats. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which oversees arms sales to foreign governments within the...
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, July 24, welcomed the announcement by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, regarding an agreement between the internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Houthis on de-escalation measures concerning the banking sector and Yem...
A tragic car accident in Saudi Arabia's Wadi ad-Dawasir region has claimed the lives of a Yemeni resident and his wife, while injuring four of their children and a nephew. Local sources told "Barran Press" reported on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that the accident involved Yaser Ali Ja...
Saudi Arabia has urged all parties involved in the escalating conflict in Yemen to exercise "utmost restraint" following Israeli airstrikes on Houthi targets in the port city of Hodeidah. The strikes, which took place on Saturday, came just a day after the Houthis, designated as a terror...
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, paving the way for new collaborations in the field of civilian space exploration and research. The agreement was signed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for the US and by Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamim...
Saudi security forces have thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 220 kilograms of Qat, a stimulant plant, into the country, according to official statements. The first incident occurred in the Da'ir sector of the Jizan region, where border guard patrols intercepted 90 kilogra...
The administration of the Al-Wadi'a border crossing with Saudi Arabia has banned vehicles cleared by customs authorities in Houthi-controlled areas from entering the Kingdom. A circular issued by the customs department at the Al-Wadi'a land port prohibits any vehicle without a customs d...
A political symposium held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Makha Center for Strategic Studies, highlighted the crucial role of Egyptian mediation in ending the war and fostering peace in Yemen. Organized in collaboration with the Egyptian Center for Dialogue for Political and Media Studies,...
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman arrived in Ankara on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, and met with his Turkish counterpart, followed by a closed-door meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkey's Anadolu Agency, President Erdogan held a private meeting with the Saudi D...
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Abdulaziz bin Salman, announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, the discovery of seven new oil and gas fields in the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter of the Kingdom, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. Bin Salman stated that Saudi Aramco, the stat...
The Wadi'a border crossing between Yemen and Saudi Arabia is experiencing a surge in Yemeni travelers returning from the Kingdom to Yemen. Salim bin Yusuf Shaqran, a customs broker at the Wadi'a crossing, told Barran Press that the congestion is a seasonal occurrence, particularly durin...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday, June 23, 2024, the final death toll for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH), reporting 1,301 fatalities. The Ministry of Health also highlighted the extensive healthcare services provided to pilgrims throughout the season. According to the ...
The governments of Jordan, Egypt, and Tunisia have issued official statements confirming that the deceased and missing pilgrims from their respective countries were not part of their official Hajj missions. Some individuals entered the Kingdom irregularly, while others traveled independently. S...