In a significant move, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are reportedly recruiting Yemeni Jews to assist in intelligence operations against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to a report by Kan News, the IDF is enlisting individuals who speak the Yemeni dialect, including those who h...
CAIRO, Egypt — On January 6, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Yemeni embassy in Cairo of its approval to temporarily reopen one Yemeni school among the 15 that have been closed since late October 2024. This announcement followed a meeting between Egyptian Assist...
In a thrilling encounter at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, Yemen's national football team suffered their second defeat in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, losing to Saudi Arabia 3-2. The match saw Yemen initially take control, finishing the first half ahead with...
On December 19, 2024, Abdullah Bin Mahfouz, head of the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council, announced a groundbreaking initiative to create "smart food cities" in the border regions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. In statements reported by various Saudi media outlets, Bin Mahfouz revealed ...
Since the Iran-backed Houthi group overran Yemen's capital, Sana'a, on September 21, 2014, its residents have not tasted safety or peace. In addition to the daily life and livelihood challenges they face, they live in constant fear and anxiety, being potential targets for abduction and torture. ...
On December 9, 2024, multiple Yemeni and Syrian sources reported the identification of a Yemeni doctor who had been forcibly disappeared in the prisons of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad since January 2013. Syrian journalist and activist Omar Madina posted on X (formerly Twitter) that t...
On November 19, 2024, an analytical report revealed that the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, has made 1,024 alterations to school curricula in areas under its control. These changes incorporate the group’s sectarian ideologies and discriminatory beliefs. The report w...
On the evening of November 17, 2024, the Yemeni Heritage Symphonies concert was launched at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, drawing significant official and public attendance. Hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Yemeni Ministry of Information, Culture, and...
On the morning of Monday, November 11, 2024, residents of Al-Tawila district in Al-Mahwit Governorate, northwestern Yemen, woke up to a devastating rockslide that claimed the lives of seven members of a single family and injured three others. Activists on social media shared images of the colla...
On November 12, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awdh bin Mubarak stated that “corruption is a crime in normal circumstances, but in times of war, it constitutes high treason,” particularly in the context of confronting the Houthi militia, which, he claimed, engages in looting and vio...
For the second consecutive day, the "Yemeni Nights" event continues in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as part of the "Global Harmony" initiative launched by the Ministry of Information and the General Entertainment Authority in the Kingdom. The Yemeni cultural festivities, which...
Yemenia Airlines announced on November 3, 2024, the return of an Airbus A320 to its fleet after a two-month hiatus due to a technical malfunction in one of its engines. In a statement reviewed by "Barran Press," the airline credited the successful return of the aircraft to the efforts...
The United Nations reported on Saturday that the number of Yemenis experiencing high levels of food insecurity in areas under the control of the internationally recognized Yemeni government has increased by 100,000 people over the past three months, bringing the total to nearly half of the populat...
The United Nations reported on Saturday that the number of Yemenis experiencing high levels of food insecurity in areas under the control of the internationally recognized Yemeni government has increased by 100,000 people over the past three months, bringing the total to nearly half of the populat...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, to annul the death sentence issued against Yemeni journalist Taha Al-Maamari. In a statement released on Wednesday, the IFJ reported receiving a notific...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday with the leadership of the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance to address the recent developments surrounding the national currency's exchange rates. The meeting aimed to discuss urgent measures in l...
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, issued an apology to Yemenis living in the United States after describing them as "known terrorists" during a recent rally in Pennsylvania. In a message broadcasted during a meeting with Yemeni-American Hamtramck Mayor Amir Ghaleb, Tru...
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the head of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Ahmed Bin Mubarak, met with the Arab Coalition to discuss coordination and support in the existential battle against the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. Th...
On September 23, 2024, approximately 1,200 young scouts and guides showcased a marching display through the streets of Marib in celebration of the Yemeni revolution holidays, including September 26, October 14, and November 30. According to the Marib Governorate website, participants from...
The celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, a practice deemed a "bid'ah" (innovation) by many Islamic scholars, has become a focal point of contention in Yemen, with the Houthi group facing accusations of exploiting the occasion for political and economic gain. Sheikh ...