In a devastating incident on December 25, 2024, in Al-Jawf province, northeastern Yemen, a violent collision between a taxi and a fuel tanker resulted in the deaths and injuries of 12 individuals. Local sources reported that the crash occurred near the city center of Al-Hazm, involving a taxi d...
In a statement to Bran Press, Abdu Shamlan, the Director of the Tax Office in Marib, northeastern Yemen, outlined ambitious plans to modernize the tax system and enhance revenue collection. He emphasized the importance of implementing automation to improve governance in tax collection. Shamlan ...
On December 26, 2024, Yemen’s internationally recognized government issued a stern warning to citizens and traders against engaging in illegal real estate transactions conducted by the Iran-backed Houthi group in Sana’a and other controlled areas. In an official statement, Minister ...
Explosive sounds rocked both Sana'a and the coastal city of Hodeida as Israeli forces launched a series of heavy airstrikes targeting key locations. Local sources and residents reported violent explosions in the Yemeni capital amid the intensified bombardment. According to reports to Barran...
In a critical meeting on December 26, 2024, Yemeni Presidential Council member, Major General Sultan Al-Arada, emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation between Yemen and Egypt to address pressing security challenges in the Red Sea and ensure the safety of vital maritime routes, partic...
On December 26, 2024, the Security Committee in Hadramout, eastern Yemen, firmly rejected any recruitment efforts outside the official defense and security institutions. During an extraordinary meeting led by Governor Mabkhout bin Madi, alongside Major General Talib Saeed Barjash, commander of the...
The Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate expressed its relief on December 26, 2024, following the acquittal of journalist Ahmed Maher by the Appeals Division of the Specialized Penal Court in Aden. The syndicate noted that Maher spent two years in prison "unjustly," during which he endured ...
In a crucial update for Yemeni students studying overseas, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on December 26, 2024, that it has begun the process of transferring allowances for the third quarter of 2023. Mazen Al-Jafri, the Deputy Minister for Scholarships, confi...
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Head of the Freedoms and Rights Committee in the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate, Jamal Anaam, called for efforts to "restore the dignity of journalist Ahmed Maher, provide the necessary support for his recovery, and help him overcome the years of suffering an...
In a troubling development from Shabwa, southeastern Yemen, journalist Salah Haqroos was arrested on December 26, 2024, by military forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council in the city of Ataq. Local sources reported that Haqroos was detained after he demanded an investigation into...
On December 26, 2024, a security source disclosed that the Iran-backed Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, is conducting extensive recruitment efforts to attract young men from Shabwa province in eastern Yemen. Speaking to Barran Press on the condition of anonymity, the source...
Yemeni businessman Mohsen Al-Khader revealed on Thursday, December 26, 2024, that Saudi investors expressed their readiness and enthusiasm to implement several projects with Yemeni investors during the recent meeting of the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council held in Mecca. Al-Khader , a me...
On December 26, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government approved a governmental economic plan focusing on urgent priorities and established an executive framework for its implementation. An oversight committee was also formed to monitor the progress of the plan's execution. T...
On December 26, 2024, Major General Sagheer bin Aziz, the Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Army, strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemeni infrastructure. He held Houthi leader Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, classified as a terrorist by international lists, fully responsible for the de...
On December 26, 2024, the Egyptian presidency announced that the Suez Canal has lost nearly $7 billion in revenue this year, primarily due to ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This statement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Osama Rabie, ...
On December 26, 2024, Saleh Al-Saqaf, the Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib, northeastern Yemen, met with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss the progress of the Institutional and Economic Resilience Enhancement Proje...
On the evening of December 26, 2024, the Israeli military launched what is being described as the most intense airstrikes yet on targets in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, and the coastal city of Hodeidah. Local sources reported to Barran Press that seven airstrikes hit Sana’a alone,...
On December 26, 2024, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, declared himself “safe” after the Israeli airstrikes targeted Sana’a International Airport, where he was present during the assault. In a statement shared on X (reviewe...
The Knowledge Exchange Forum in Marib, northeastern Yemen, wrapped up on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, after three days of engaging discussions and collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing sustainable development. Held under the theme “Towards a Knowledge Partnership for Sustainable Devel...
In a show of solidarity and readiness, Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan called on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the army and security forces in the province to maintain high levels of preparedness for any emergency situation. During a visit to the military command in Taiz, Shamsan emphasized tha...