U.S. Official Claims Strikes Target Houthi Systems, UK Denies Involvement

U.S. Official Claims Strikes Target Houthi Systems, UK Denies Involvement

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 ...

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British maritime trade authorities reported on Tuesday that two ships sustained damage from missile and drone attacks off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. Fortunately, the crews of both vessels are reported to be unharmed. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a statement confirming that...

Saudi Pulse Initiative Completes 145 Heart Procedures in Mukalla

Saudi Pulse Initiative Completes 145 Heart Procedures in Mukalla

On Monday, September 9, 2024, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center concluded the "Saudi Pulse" volunteer project focused on open-heart surgery and catheterization in Mukalla, located in Yemen's Hadramout Governorate. According to a post by the King Salman Center on X...

UK Maritime Authority Warns of Impersonation Scam Targeting Ships

UK Maritime Authority Warns of Impersonation Scam Targeting Ships

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a security alert on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, warning of an entity impersonating the organization and demanding ships activate their Automatic Identification System (AIS) and provide location updates. The UKMTO stated in a security notice publ...

Yemen Cabinet Approves "Khor Ambikha" as Natural Reserve

Yemen Cabinet Approves "Khor Ambikha" as Natural Reserve

 The Yemeni Cabinet has approved a resolution to establish and manage the "Khor Ambikha" wetland in the Mukalla district of Hadhramaut governorate (southeastern Yemen) as a natural reserve. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held today in Aden, the temporary capital o...

Two Missiles Explode Near Ship off Aden Coast: UK Maritime Agency

Two Missiles Explode Near Ship off Aden Coast: UK Maritime Agency

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced early Saturday, August 31, 2024, that two missiles exploded near a ship 130 nautical miles east of Aden, southern Yemen. In a statement on its website, the agency reported that "the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of...

UK Maritime Agency Reports Incident off Aden Coast

UK Maritime Agency Reports Incident off Aden Coast

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Friday evening, August 30, 2024, that it had received a report of a maritime incident off the coast of Aden, southern Yemen. In a brief statement posted on X, seen by Barran Press, the UK agency stated that they received a report of an incide...

Five Explosions Near Merchant Vessel Off Aden, UK Maritime Agency Reports

Five Explosions Near Merchant Vessel Off Aden, UK Maritime Agency Reports

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported five explosions near a merchant vessel 57 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. While the vessel sustained no reported damage, the incident marks the 111th targeting of ships off the Yemeni coast since Houthi attacks b...

Britain Faces Worst Riots in 13 Years Fueled by Social Media Rumors

Britain Faces Worst Riots in 13 Years Fueled by Social Media Rumors

British authorities are facing mounting pressure to quell the worst riots England has seen in 13 years, sparked by the deaths of young girls at a dance school and fueled by far-right activists. The unrest, stemming from misinformation surrounding a mass stabbing that killed the girls last week,...

Two Maritime Incidents Off Aden Coast in a Matter of Hours

Two Maritime Incidents Off Aden Coast in a Matter of Hours

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Saturday, August 3, 2024, that it had received reports of two separate incidents off the coast of Aden, Yemen, within a short timeframe. In a warning notice posted on its X account, seen by "Barran Press", the UKMTO stated that it h...

Two Maritime Incidents Reported Off Yemen's Aden Coast in Hours

Two Maritime Incidents Reported Off Yemen's Aden Coast in Hours

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two separate incidents off the coast of Aden, southern Yemen, within a few hours on Saturday. The UKMTO, in a warning notice posted on its X account, seen by "Barran Press", stated that it received a report of an incident 125 nautical ...