UN Report: 489,000 Displaced in Yemen Since January 2024

UN Report: 489,000 Displaced in Yemen Since January 2024

On Wednesday, the United Nations announced that approximately 489,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since the beginning of 2024 due to "armed conflict and harsh weather conditions." According to a report from the UN Population Fund's office in Yemen, around 489,545 individua...

Forecast of Scattered Rainfall in Aden and 15 Other Provinces

Forecast of Scattered Rainfall in Aden and 15 Other Provinces

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning predicted thunderstorms of varying intensity across 16 Yemeni provinces in the coming hours. In its daily bulletin, which was reviewed by "Barran Press," the center indicated that thunderstorms accomp...

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

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...

AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Associated Press reported that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, is attempting to leverage the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a report seen by Barran Press, the agency noted that recent Houthi attacks have broug...

Heavy Thunderstorms and Severe Winds Expected Across Yemen

Heavy Thunderstorms and Severe Winds Expected Across Yemen

On October 1, 2024, the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning issued a warning about imminent thunderstorms and strong winds affecting large parts of Yemen in the coming hours. This alert is based on satellite imagery, numerical model outputs, and atmospheric observations. In its da...

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...