The Houthi rebel group, designated as a terrorist organization, has rejected a call by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to engage in negotiations with the internationally recognized Yemeni government on economic issues. Houthi leader Hussein al-Ezzi, the group's Deputy Foreig...
Saudi security forces have thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 220 kilograms of Qat, a stimulant plant, into the country, according to official statements. The first incident occurred in the Da'ir sector of the Jizan region, where border guard patrols intercepted 90 kilogra...
The European Union's naval mission, tasked with protecting ships in the Red Sea, announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, that its frigate "Basara" had destroyed a drone in the Gulf of Aden. The mission, known as "Aspides," began in February to counter drone and missile attac...
Security forces in Marib province, a key government stronghold in Yemen, have vowed to crack down on any attempts to smuggle currency into areas controlled by the Houthi rebels. The move comes amid concerns that the Houthis are attempting to exploit the old currency, which is being phased out by t...
The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing economic measures and curtailing the "hostile approach" of the Houthi rebels, according to a statement released on Sunday, July 14th, 2024. The statement came following a meeting between PLC...
The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden, the country's temporary capital, issued a statement on Sunday, July 14, 2024, denying the authenticity of a circulating memo attributed to Governor Ahmed Ghalib al-Maabaqi. The memo allegedly instructed the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed al-Jaber, ...
Six banks targeted by sanctions from the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) temporarily closed their branches in Aden and Taiz on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in protest of the CBY's decision to revoke their licenses and suspend their access to the SWIFT system. The banks, including Al-Kereemy Ban...
The construction of a new isolation center at the General Hospital in Marib, Yemen, began on Sunday, July 14, 2024, with a groundbreaking ceremony led by Marib Governor's Deputy, Abdulrabah Muftah. The project is funded by the KAAF Foundation of Bahrain and will be implemented by the Hittin Ch...
In a humanitarian gesture, the Yemeni Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, that Sudanese nationals fleeing the ongoing conflict in their country will be granted visa-free entry and a two-year residency permit in Yemen. According to an official document obtained by &quo...
The "Mutawwa'oon" (Volunteers) Foundation in Mukalla, Hadhramaut, announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, its contribution to enhancing the preparedness of evacuation, rescue, and volunteer teams in anticipation of the 2024 "Nujum al-Balda" season, which will see a surge ...
The "Mutawwa'oon" (Volunteers) Foundation in Mukalla, Hadhramaut, announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, its contribution to enhancing the preparedness of evacuation, rescue, and volunteer teams in anticipation of the 2024 "Nujum al-Balda" season, which will see a surge ...
The Central Bank of Yemen branch in Marib, northeastern Yemen, has reopened six bank branches after they were closed on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, following orders from the Houthi-controlled capital Sana'a. Jamal al-Kamil, the branch manager, told "Barran Press" that the Marib branc...
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, the extension of its "MASAM" project to clear Yemen of landmines for another year, with a budget of $35,998,500. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Abdullah bin Abdulaziz...
On Sunday, July 14th, 2024, Yemen’s Attorney General, Judge Qaher Mustafa, issued a decision ordering an investigation into the kidnapping of Sheikh Ali Al-Ja'adani, who has been missing in Aden since June 12th. According to Decision No. (8) of 2024, obtained by "Barran Press,&qu...
Security forces in the city of Marib, northeastern Yemen, successfully thwarted a car theft and recovered the vehicle 48 hours after receiving a report of the crime, security sources reported on Sunday, July 14th, 2024. According to sources speaking to "Bran Press," a joint effort...
A letter from UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, urging the postponement of recent decisions by the Yemeni Central Bank, has ignited widespread anger among Yemenis. The letter has been met with strong warnings against acquiescing to its demands. The ...
The United States has provided nearly $6 billion in humanitarian assistance to Yemen since 2014, benefiting an estimated 18 million Yemenis, according to a statement released by the US Embassy in Yemen on Friday, July 12, 2024. تدعم الولايات المتحدة مستقبلًا مزدهرًا لليمن. #USAwithYemen pic...
New Zealand has extended its deployment of troops participating in the US-led "Combined Maritime Forces" (CMF) to secure international shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, according to a joint statement released by Defense Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Pete...
Yemeni Defense Minister, Mohsen Mohammed Al-Da'ari, dismissed recent threats made by Houthi leader Abdulmalik Al-Houthi against Saudi Arabia as "empty bubbles, a transparent and desperate attempt at extortion." In an interview with the Saudi-owned Al-Hadath channel on Friday, July...