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...

U.S. F/A-18 Fighter Jet Downed Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident

U.S. F/A-18 Fighter Jet Downed Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire Incident

In a startling development, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on December 23, 2024, that an American F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea on December 22. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was the result of friendly fire. According to CENTCOM, both pilots sa...

Farmers Warned of Frost as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing in Yemen

Farmers Warned of Frost as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing in Yemen

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning issued a stark warning on December 22, 2024, alerting farmers in Yemen's highland regions about the potential impact of severe cold and frost on their crops. In its weather bulletin, the center emphasized that cold to extremely cold cond...

Saudi-Yemeni Business Council Announces Formation of Three New Companies

Saudi-Yemeni Business Council Announces Formation of Three New Companies

In a significant move to boost economic ties, the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council announced on December 22, 2024, the establishment of three joint Saudi-Yemeni companies aimed at enhancing trade and investment. The announcement came during the council's meeting in Mecca, attended by over 300 inv...

Execution Carried Out in Aden for Son Who Murdered Mother

Execution Carried Out in Aden for Son Who Murdered Mother

In a chilling turn of events, the Southern Appeals Prosecution in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, executed a death sentence on December 22, 2024, against a man convicted of murdering his mother four years ago. Judicial sources confirmed that the execution of 25-year-old Afeef Salem Mohamme...

Three Yemenis Found in Syrian Prisons Set for Transfer to Jordan

Three Yemenis Found in Syrian Prisons Set for Transfer to Jordan

A diplomatic source at the Yemeni embassy in Jordan confirmed on December 22, 2024, that three Yemenis previously hidden in Syrian prisons have been located among the thousands released by Syrian opposition forces. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed to "Barran Press&...

Marib Communications Director Calls for Improvements to Telecom Services

Marib Communications Director Calls for Improvements to Telecom Services

In a push for better connectivity, Mabkhot bin Aqar, the Director General of the General Organization for Wireless and Wire Communications in Marib, Yemen, urged relevant authorities on December 22, 2024, to facilitate improvements in telecommunications services across the province. During a re...

Israel Plans Targeted Strikes on Seven Houthi Leaders, Report Says

Israel Plans Targeted Strikes on Seven Houthi Leaders, Report Says

On December 21, 2024, an Israeli newspaper reported that Tel Aviv is focusing on targeting seven key leaders of the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. According to Israel Hayom, reviewed by "Barran Press," the primary target is Abdul-Malik a...

Yemeni Government Condemns Deadly Attack in Magdeburg, Germany

Yemeni Government Condemns Deadly Attack in Magdeburg, Germany

On December 21, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government condemned the tragic vehicular attack that occurred in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reported by the official Yemeni news ag...

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, residents of the Northern Hemisphere will experience the shortest day of the year, marking the winter solstice. This astronomical event occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, the southernmost point reached by the Earth's axial tilt....

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

Winter Solstice: Shortest Day of the Year Arrives on December 21, 2024

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, residents of the Northern Hemisphere will experience the shortest day of the year, marking the winter solstice. This astronomical event occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, the southernmost point reached by the Earth's axial tilt....