Amidst swirling accusations of supplying arms to the Houthi rebels, Russia has reiterated its support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government. Yevgeny Kudrov, chargé d'affaires at the Russian embassy in Yemen, confirmed this support on Tuesday, October 8th, during a meeting...
The Yemeni Islah Party condemned the U.S. Treasury Department’s recent decision against Sheikh Hamid Al-Ahmar, a member of the Yemeni Parliament and a senior figure in the party, calling it "unjust." The party argues that the decision aims to criminalize political and public sympat...
Since the outbreak of war in Gaza and the subsequent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the United States has delivered a record military aid package exceeding $17.9 billion to Israel, according to a report from Brown University's Cost of War Project, released on the anniversary of the...
The Wall Street Journal reported on October 7, 2024, that Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death," is brokering a deal to supply small arms to the Houthi rebels, a group designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. Bout, 57, whos...
The American Center for Justice (ACJ) called on U.S. Congress members on Saturday, October 5, 2024, to take immediate action to stop Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure in Yemen and prevent further destruction. This appeal was made in a letter addressed to members of Congress, particular...
A senior U.S. diplomat stated on Thursday, October 3, 2024, that China has rejected calls from the United States for a coordinated international response to the Houthi attacks on international shipping and has allegedly encouraged the rebel group to target ships from other nations instead of its o...
A U.S. official reported on Friday, October 4, 2024, that airstrikes carried out by the United States targeted weapon systems, bases, and other equipment belonging to the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, a British government official denied ...
Local sources reported on Friday, October 4, 2024, that a series of airstrikes, described as the most extensive to date, targeted sites in the capital city of Sana'a and the coastal provinces of Al-Hodeidah and Dhamar, all under Houthi control and designated as a terrorist group. Houthi-aff...
On Friday, October 4, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in areas controlled by the Iran-backed group, which is designated as a terrorist organization internationally. According to a statement from CENTCOM shared on the platform X...
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, informed sources reported that ministers from Gulf states and Iran participated in a meeting of Asian countries hosted by Qatar, where they discussed de-escalation in the conflict following Iran's recent missile strike on Israel and Israel's threats of retalia...
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Aidarus Al-Zubaidi, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and head of the Southern Transitional Council, spoke about his council's ongoing "struggle" to separate southern Yemen from the north, affirming that this goal is unwavering despite the ...
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Yemen's Minister of Oil and Minerals and head of the Yemeni-Russian Committee, Saeed Al-Shamasi, met with Russian Geology Company Director Desatkin Sergeevich to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the oil, gas, and mine...
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the U.S. administration announced new sanctions against a leader of the Houthi group and four companies accused of facilitating arms purchases, smuggling, and generating illicit funds for the group. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury...
On September 30, 2024, Yemen's internationally recognized government reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite the difficult circumstances the country faces. This declaration came during a virtual meeting between Waed Badhib, Yemen's Minister of Pl...
On September 30, 2024, an American official expressed concerns regarding the possibility of Russia supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that this could exacerbate instability in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking highlighted t...
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the American Center for Justice (ACJ) reported a significant crackdown by the Houthi movement in areas under their control, leading to the arrest of hundreds of citizens celebrating the anniversary of the September Revolution. Among those detained are lawyers, politi...
Muhammad Ali Al-Husseini, Secretary-General of the Arab Islamic Council, revealed on Saturday that he had urged Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah to write his will just a week prior to his assassination. This warning came after Al-Husseini learned of specific intelligence being shared with an inte...
On September 27, 2024, a group of Yemeni youths made a heartfelt plea to the internationally recognized Yemeni government, urging intervention to rescue them from the horrors of the Russia-Ukraine war and facilitate their return home. They claim to have been deceived and recruited to fight in Russ...
On September 27, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, commended the “distinguished” relationship with Russia and its steadfast support for constitutional legitimacy in the UN Security Council and other international forums. Al-Alimi made t...
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the United States accused Russia of engaging in discussions with the Iran-backed Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, to supply weapons as the group continues to launch attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Tim Lenderking, the US spe...