The Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, has reportedly agreed in principle to release several UN and international staff detained in recent weeks, according to a source in Sana'a. The source, speaking to "Barran Press" on condition ...
The Houthi group's recent use of a remote-controlled boat to attack a Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea has raised alarm bells about the group's evolving tactics and the potential threat to global trade. The attack, which forced the ship's crew to evacuate after sustaining a "sev...
Two sisters tragically drowned during a family outing at the Marib Dam canal in Yemen's northeastern Marib governorate on Tuesday. Ziyad Al-Ra'i, the health media official at the Marib Public Health Office, confirmed the deaths to "Barran Press." He stated that the operations ...
Security forces in Marib governorate, eastern Yemen, have arrested a suspected gang leader accused of drug trafficking, along with another individual believed to be associated with the group. A security source in Marib, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media, ...
The Saudi Project for the Clearance of Mines in Yemen (MASAM) announced on Sunday, June 16th, that its field teams successfully removed 1,556 mines in three Yemeni governorates during the second week of June. According to a MASAM press release, the removed mines included 52 anti-tank mines, 1,5...
Despite repeated, what the US Navy calls "false claims" from the Houthi group, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of the oldest aircraft carriers in the US Navy, remains combat-ready, according to an Associated Press report. The Houthis and their online supporters have repeatedly claim...
A leaked official document reveals that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), is on the verge of signing an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group for a "joint" investment in Aden Port. The document,...
The United States announced new sanctions on Monday, June 17th, 2024, targeting key individuals and entities in response to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which threaten global maritime freedom. "We have designated three individuals and six entities that facilitated the purchase of weapons...
President Rashad al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has ordered the disbursement of emergency financial aid to wounded soldiers and members of the popular resistance, according to Yahya al-Sha'ibi, Director of the Presidential Office. Al-Alimi also directed the transfer of...
The Yemeni military's financial woes have taken a turn for the worse, with soldiers stationed in Ma'rib and liberated areas facing delays in receiving their April and May salaries. A source within the Ministry of Defense's financial department, speaking anonymously, attributed th...
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) launched its annual Qurbani (sacrifice) project in Yemen on Sunday, June 16th, targeting over 32,000 beneficiaries in five governorates. The project, implemented by the Yemeni Development Foundation, aims to distribute 2,333 sacr...
The Yemeni Islah Party has called on its supporters to strengthen unity and resist the Houthi rebels' attempts to divide the national bloc, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and solidarity in the face of the ongoing conflict. In a statement released on Sunday and seen by Braan Press...
Marib Governor and member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Sultan al-Arada, led Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday, June 16th, alongside a large crowd of citizens and prominent figures from the legislative, judicial, executive, military, and security sectors. During his sermon, ...
The Watan Development Foundation announced on Sunday, June 16th, that it has implemented a cash assistance project to alleviate the living burdens of disabled and handicapped soldiers in the Yemeni army. According to a press release from the foundation's Executive Director, seen by Barran P...
The local authorities in Taiz, southwestern Yemen, initiated the process of opening the "Osaifara-Al-Sittin" road on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. This route is designated for trucks and the transport of goods to the city, which has been under siege by the Houthi group, internatio...
Despite nine years of Houthi rule over 11 Yemeni governorates, following their takeover of the capital Sana'a, and their coup against the state in late 2014, a chasm remains between the group and Yemeni society. The Houthis have failed to integrate into Yemeni society, nor has the Yemeni so...
The Coast Guard, under the Yemeni Ministry of Interior, has issued a warning to residents and visitors of Aden, urging them to exercise caution while near the coast during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. In a statement released on Saturday, June 15, the Coast Guard warned against venturing in...
A second commercial vessel has sunk in the Red Sea after a missile attack attributed to the Houthi rebels, raising concerns about the escalating maritime insecurity in the region. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed on Saturday, June 15, that the Verbena, a commercial ship, was &...
Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, made a significant announcement on Saturday, June 15, 2024, regarding his government's stance on the Houthi group's violations. Dr. Al-Alimi declared that his government would maintain a policy of "economic firmness...
The United States on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, criticized the failure of the UN mechanism for inspecting ships bound for ports controlled by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community. The US stressed that UN-led negotiations should not continue until ...