Fire Erupts at "Magical City" Arcade in Sanaa

Fire Erupts at "Magical City" Arcade in Sanaa

SANAA, YEMEN — A fire broke out early Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the "Magical City" arcade located in the Libyan Center, one of Sanaa's most popular commercial hubs, according to local sources and residents. The sources confirmed that the fire was confined to the "...

Taiz: Young Man Shot Dead by Houthi Militant at Checkpoint

Taiz: Young Man Shot Dead by Houthi Militant at Checkpoint

Local sources reported on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, that a young man was fatally shot by a member of the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in Taizzia District, northern Taiz Governorate in southwestern Yemen. According to sources speaking to "Barran Pr...

UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiated a comprehensive SWOT analysis of urban centers in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen. This study is being carried out by the "Ghadak for Development" organization in collaboration with...

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

Sana'a, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted a precision airstrike against a key command and control facility belonging to the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Yemeni capita...

Launch of Local Women’s role enhancement Strategy in Marib

Launch of Local Women’s role enhancement Strategy in Marib

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the local strategy for women in Marib Governorate was officially launched during a conference themed "Towards a Strong Local Strategy to Enhance Women's Role in Marib." The event gathered 97 participants, including representatives from local...

Marib Military Hospital Successfully Removes Rare Lung Tumor

Marib Military Hospital Successfully Removes Rare Lung Tumor

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the Marib Military Hospital announced the successful removal of a rare tumor from a patient's lung by its specialized medical team. According to a post on the hospital's Facebook page, Dr. Rafiq Al-Husseini, a general surgery specialist at Mari...

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

On December 17, 2024, the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, announced plans to host a seminar, including an online session, focused on "Maritime Security in the Red Sea." They have reached out to shipping companies for assistance with ideas ...

Houthi Military Movements Intensify in Al-Bayda Amid Security Measures

Houthi Military Movements Intensify in Al-Bayda Amid Security Measures

Al-Bayda, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, local sources reported significant military movements and heightened security measures by the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in Al-Bayda Governorate, central Yemen. According to the sources for Barra...

Family in Marib Appeals for Help in Finding Missing Son in Aden

Family in Marib Appeals for Help in Finding Missing Son in Aden

Marib, Yemen – A family from Marib province has called on authorities in Aden to assist in the search for their son, who has been missing for 70 days while preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia. In a statement shared with Barran Press, the family detailed that 22-year-old Qa'id Saleh Ab...

Elderly Man Loses Legs to Houthi Landmine Explosion in Hajjah

Elderly Man Loses Legs to Houthi Landmine Explosion in Hajjah

Local sources reported on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, that an elderly man was injured by a landmine explosion, which they attributed to remnants of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization, in Hajjah Governorate (northwestern Yemen). According to the Ministry of ...

Cold Air Mass Sweeps Across Yemen, Causing Significant Temperature Drop

Cold Air Mass Sweeps Across Yemen, Causing Significant Temperature Drop

On December 17, 2024, a cold northern air mass swept through several Yemeni provinces, leading to reduced visibility and a sharp decline in temperatures. The polar cold front has directly affected the desert provinces of Marib, Al-Jawf, and Shabwa, extending its impact to nearby mountainous are...

Presidential Leadership Council Hosts P3+2 Ambassadors in Yemen

Presidential Leadership Council Hosts P3+2 Ambassadors in Yemen

On December 17, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, welcomed ambassadors from the P3+2 group, which includes representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, and the United Kingdom. According to the official Yem...

Yemeni Coast Guard Seizes Over 5 Tons of Drugs Destined for Houthis

Yemeni Coast Guard Seizes Over 5 Tons of Drugs Destined for Houthis

On December 17, 2024, the Yemeni Coast Guard announced the seizure of 5,795 kilograms of narcotics valued at approximately $4 million, which were reportedly en route to the Houthi militia, designated as a terrorist organization. In a statement released by the Security Media, the Coast Guard det...

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...