UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to London on Friday, September 13, 2024, where he held what his office described as "high-level" meetings with senior officials. In a statement, Grundberg's office revealed that he engaged in discussions with Deputy For...
The United Nations has vehemently rejected accusations by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, that UN agencies and partners are "conspiring to destroy" the education system in Yemen. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated i...
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, warned on Thursday of a potential "serious" oil spill and an "unprecedented" environmental disaster as a result of the Houthi group's attack on a Greek oil tanker late last month. The warning came during his monthly b...
The UN's Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya, has issued a stark warning about the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen. In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Msuya highlighted the dire food security situation, with 62...
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Republic of Yemen urged the international community to recognize the State of Palestine and support its bid for full membership in the United Nations. This call was made during a meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of ambassadors, chaired by Yem...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Monday, September 9, 2024, called on the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, to fulfill all its commitments regarding the set of measures outlined in the roadmap announced by the UN envoy in December 2023. The call was made...
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene on Thursday, September 12, 2024, for its regular meeting on Yemen, where it will discuss the latest political, military, and humanitarian developments, as well as the stalled peace efforts in the country. According to the provisional ...
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Algeria's National Election Authority announced that Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term in the presidential election. According to a statement released by the National Election Authority and reported by the Algerian News Agency, Tebboune received 94.65%...
The US Ambassador to Yemen, Stephen Fagin, on Friday, September 6, 2024, denounced the accusations leveled by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, against Yemeni nationals arrested by the group. The accusations claim these individuals, employed b...
The Yemeni Ministry of Education, recognized by the international community, announced Wednesday, September 4, 2024, that the results of the general secondary school exams for the 2023-2024 academic year will be released on Thursday. The ministry stated in a circular that the results of the sec...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced on Wednesday evening that it has delivered aid to over 9,000 families affected by floods in Malhan District, Mahwit Governorate, and other areas in western Yemen. The aid was transported by camel due to the extensive damage to roads. In...
The Yemeni Ministry of Education, recognized by the international community, announced on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the results of the general secondary school certificate exams for the 2023-2024 academic year. The passing rate for both the scientific and literary sections reached 86.1%. Acc...
The European Union (EU) has condemned the continued detention of 13 UN staff members by the Houthi militia, warning that the prolonged captivity, now exceeding 90 days, is severely hindering international efforts to provide aid to millions of Yemenis in urgent need. In a statement release...
A new report in the New York Times sheds light on Hamas's meticulous underground warfare tactics, revealing the intricacies of their tunnel network and explaining the difficulties faced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in countering them. The report, published Monday, details a Ham...
Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak has tasked Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Waed Badhib with securing funding from regional and international partners to finance interventions and programs outlined in Yemen's first national report on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...
The US Navy has relieved the captain of a destroyer tasked with protecting the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt in the Middle East. The decision comes after a photo surfaced showing the captain, Cmdr. Cameron Yeast, holding a rifle with the scope mounted backwards. The photo, which was posted on ...
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) mission, known as "ASPIDES," reported on Monday, September 2, 2024, that the oil tanker "Sounion" remains ablaze, 12 days after being attacked in the Red Sea. The mission warned that the ship poses a "significant environmenta...
The spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani, stated on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, that the whereabouts of UN staff kidnapped by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, remain unknown after three months. In a...
The Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has tightened its grip on Yemen's healthcare sector, turning the country's Medical Council into a personal cash machine, far removed from its intended purpose of regulating medical practices. The Supreme Med...
The European Union Naval Force (ASPIDES) mission, has expressed concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Greek-flagged oil tanker "Sounion" after it was targeted by the Houthi group in August. The group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, has c...