Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

On December 16, 2024, Sultan al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for a unified international response to the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi movement, which is classified as a terrorist organization. His remarks came during a meeting with U.S....

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

On December 16, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Yemen announced that it held meetings with Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, to discuss strategies for countering Houthi aggression both within Yemen and beyond. In a brief statement shared via the embassy's...

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

In the early hours of December 16, 2024, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting a site associated with the Houthi movement, which is internationally recognized as a terrorist organization, in Hajjah province, northwestern Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strike was carried out by &ld...

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

On December 15, 2024, intensive meetings between Yemeni and American officials addressed bilateral relations and future collaboration, particularly in counterterrorism and organized crime. Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi met with Jesse Levinson, the U.S. ...

Tragic Traffic Accident Claims Lives of Five Family Members in Sana'a

Tragic Traffic Accident Claims Lives of Five Family Members in Sana'a

On December 14, 2024, five members of the same family, including a seven-month pregnant woman, died in a horrific traffic accident on the western outskirts of Sana'a, Yemen. Local sources and activists reported that the incident occurred when the driver of a speeding Toyota Hilux collided with...

Arab Parliament Affirms Yemen's Right to Decide Its Path to End the Coup

Arab Parliament Affirms Yemen's Right to Decide Its Path to End the Coup

On December 15, 2024, the Arab Parliament expressed its full support for the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, led by Rashad al-Alimi, in its efforts to preserve Yemen's unity and stability. This statement was made during the second session of the first legislative term of the Arab Par...

Houthi Group Releases Activists Detained Since September

Houthi Group Releases Activists Detained Since September

On December 15, 2024, human rights sources reported that the Iran-aligned Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization by several countries, has released political activists detained in Ibb province, Yemen, for celebrating the Yemeni Revolution's anniversary in September. Eshraq Al-...

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

On December 15, 2024, Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, called on the United Kingdom to enhance its strategic role in the Yemeni crisis. He emphasized the need for the UK to rally international support and unify efforts against Iran's disruptive actions ...

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

A recent study published on December 15, 2024, reveals that honey production and exports in Yemen have plummeted by up to 50% over the past five years due to climate change, rising temperatures, and the impacts of the ongoing conflict instigated by the Houthi movement. Conducted on behalf of th...

Cold Wave Continues as Temperatures in Dhamar Drop Below Freezing

Cold Wave Continues as Temperatures in Dhamar Drop Below Freezing

On December 14, 2024, the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning (governmental) warned about the potential formation of frost and fog in parts of the mountainous regions over the coming hours. In its daily bulletin, which was reviewed by Barran Press, the center forecasted extremely ...