New Al-Qutaibi Bank Branch Opens in Marib, Boosting Financial Sector

New Al-Qutaibi Bank Branch Opens in Marib, Boosting Financial Sector

On December 21, 2024, the Marib Governorate celebrated the opening of a new branch of Al-Qutaibi Islamic Microfinance Bank, bringing the total number of banks in the oil-rich province to 13. Abdullah Al-Bakri, the deputy governor for administrative affairs, inaugurated the branch along wit...

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....

Severe Cold Snap Hits Yemen, Temperatures Plunge to Freezing

Severe Cold Snap Hits Yemen, Temperatures Plunge to Freezing

On December 20, 2024, Yemen is bracing for a severe cold snap, with temperatures expected to drop to freezing levels in the provinces of Al-Bayda and Dhamar, according to the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning. The center's latest weather report indicates that the mountainous...

Shockwaves from Syria: 5 Factors Driving Escalation Against the Houthis

Shockwaves from Syria: 5 Factors Driving Escalation Against the Houthis

A recent study has identified 5 key factors that could lead to a decisive military operation against the internationally designated terrorist group, the Houthis, with the city of Hodeidah and the western coast as its potential epicenter. The study, conducted by the Al-Mokha Studies Center and t...

Houthi Group Reports Nine Deaths from Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen

Houthi Group Reports Nine Deaths from Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen

The Houthi group, classified internationally as a terrorist organization, announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024, that nine people were killed during twelve airstrikes conducted by Israeli forces on the capital Sana’a and the western province of Hudaydah, which borders the Red Sea. Acco...