Local sources reported Saturday that the Houthi group is detaining four cargo vessels in Hodeidah port following recent Israeli airstrikes on the facility. The ships, reportedly including "shadow vessels" suspected of sanctions evasion, were prevented from leaving, according to...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday that the Israeli Air Force successfully struck two ports in western Yemen controlled by the Houthi group, which Israel classifies as a terrorist organization. Simultaneously, the Israeli Defense Minister threatened to target what...
Khaled al-Shayef, the Houthi-appointed director of Sana'a International Airport, which is controlled by the Houthi group, announced on Tuesday that the airport will resume operations starting Wednesday. This comes days after it was taken out of service following Israeli airstrikes....
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for Yemen’s unity, stability, and territorial integrity. During a meeting with Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi and Council member Sultan Al-Aradah on the sidelines ...
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Sudanese military announced the successful recapture of Wad Madani, the capital of the Al-Jazirah state, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement, the army reported that its forces, alongside other regular units, are advancing on multiple fronts to ...
SHABWA, Yemen — On January 8, 2025, Yemen's General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology announced the reopening of Ataq International Airport in Shabwa province, southeast Yemen, confirming its readiness to receive and dispatch flights starting today. In a statement issued to...
On January 8, 2025, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced that its teams have been unable to deliver aid through the Hodeidah port due to recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hodeidah port and Sana'a International Airport. In a statement shared on the platform X, which was r...
On January 8, 2025, British Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif revealed plans for an upcoming international conference in New York aimed at rallying political and economic support for Yemen. In an extensive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, she emphasized the UK’s commitment to enhancing assistan...
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — On January 4, 2025, Sudan expressed its support for a Turkish initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi. This announcement came from Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf following a meeting between Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and S...
In the closing months of 2024, Yemen's economic crisis reached its peak, leaving the internationally recognized government unable to pay employee salaries for several months. Desperate, the Yemeni government appealed to the international community for aid. Following a series of meetings held b...
On December 31, 2024, Major General Sultan al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for an international stance against the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi movement, which is designated as a terrorist organization. His remarks came during a meeting...
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...
On Thursday, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the completion of its acquisition of approximately 15% of shares in FGP Topco Limited, the parent company of London’s Heathrow Airport. The fund disclosed that the acquisition was finalized through the purchase of shares from F...
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Italy has decided to appoint an ambassador to Yemen to support the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which has its temporary capital in Aden, southern Yemen. During an event in Rome, Tajani stated, ...
Marib, Yemen – On Thursday, November 28, 2024, local authorities in Marib honored 11 athletes for their outstanding performances in Arab and international sports competitions held in Oman, Qatar, and Jordan, where they secured top positions and won gold, silver, and bronze medals. In a st...
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, a source at the Al-Wadi'ah border crossing with Saudi Arabia reported a significant resurgence in congestion as Yemeni travelers flock to secure Umrah visas. According to the source, heavy traffic has been observed at the crossing since the previous even...
Sennar, Sudan – On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the Sudanese army announced that it has regained control of the city of Sennar, the capital of Sennar State in southeastern Sudan, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter), the army declared, “W...
President Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Wednesday lauded new British support for the Yemeni Coast Guard, describing it as a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries. The British Embassy announced on Tuesday a new aid package for th...
On November 19, 2024, the Arab Coalition supporting the legitimate government in Yemen reiterated its commitment to continue providing military and humanitarian assistance to the recognized Yemeni government and the Presidential Leadership Council. This commitment was expressed by Major General...
A recent report by the UN Security Council's Panel of Experts has revealed that the Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, is engaged in large-scale forgery of Yemeni currency and passports to fund its military operations and undermine the national economy. In its annual r...