HODEIDAH, August 7, 2024 - Heavy rains and devastating floods have ravaged the Hodeidah governorate in western Yemen, leaving behind a trail of human and material devastation, according to local sources. On Tuesday evening, torrential downpours triggered flash floods that swept through the...
Hodeidah, Yemen - Torrential rains have battered Hodeidah Governorate in western Yemen since Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread flooding and submerging entire neighborhoods. Local sources reported that the situation in the Tihama plain is dire, with destructive floods sweeping through comm...
The Yemeni Interior Ministry, recognized by the internationally-backed government, has denied issuing any international arrest warrants for the seven suspects in the kidnapping of Colonel Ali Al-Jaadani. This statement comes just days after the Aden Security Director announced the issuance of arre...
The Central Bank of Yemen, based in the temporary capital of Aden, announced on Tuesday, August 7, 2024, that it had revoked recent decisions against banks "in implementation of government commitments and in response to the efforts of brotherly and friendly nations and international efforts t...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024, the destruction of a drone and two anti-ship ballistic missiles, hours after announcing the destruction of five drones and a ballistic missile belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organiz...
Dr. Ali Al-Abab, Deputy Minister of Education in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, stated on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, that the "focus on profit and investment returns by private schools has damaged the educational process and affected the quality of education outputs." ...
Dr. Ishraq Al-Sab'ai, Assistant Undersecretary for Population at the Ministry of Public Health and Population in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, visited the eastern region of Al-Jawf Governorate (northeastern Yemen) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to assess the health needs and g...
Local sources reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, significant damage to the village of Bani Yous in Hajjah Governorate (northwestern Yemen) caused by flash floods from the Anqan Wadi. Sources told "Barran Press" that all homes in the village were damaged, ranging from complete to par...
Local authorities in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) announced on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the opening of a computer lab at the Productive Families Center, affiliated with the Governorate's Social Affairs Office. According to the official Marib Governorate website, Deputy Governor Ab...
Local authorities in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) met with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to discuss the inclusion of the humanitarian response plan for the governorate within the UN's overall Yemen response plan for the coming year, which will begin its pr...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, condemned the Houthi militia's planned execution of three kidnapped educators from the governorate of Mahwit, following what the government called a "sham trial." In a statement released by the official Y...
Heavy rains lashed Hajjah governorate in northwestern Yemen on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, triggering flash floods that swept away an entire village, vehicles, and agricultural equipment, according to local sources. The sources told "Barran Press" that the floods, which surged through th...
A ministerial meeting in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, chaired by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Naif Al-Bakri, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, discussed preparations for the upcoming celebrations of the Yemeni Revolution Anniversaries (September 26th, October 14th, and November 30th). M...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has officially approved the launch of Starlink satellite internet service in Yemen, following the completion of all necessary procedures. The announcement came on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, during a government meeting held in Aden, the temporary capit...
Local sources reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, that two camels were killed by lightning strikes in Shabwah Governorate (eastern Yemen), which experienced thunderstorms in recent hours. Sources told "Barran Press" that lightning strikes killed the camels in an open area in the &quo...
International aid organizations operating in Yemen reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, that a combination of escalating risks, tightening restrictions imposed by the Houthi group (internationally designated as a terrorist organization and backed by Iran), and a decade of humanitarian efforts have...
Local sources reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the discovery of the bodies of a young man and a child who were swept away by flash floods in Yemen's Hodeidah Governorate. Sources told "Barran Press" that local residents found the body of the child, "Mohammed Yahya Ahmed A...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, that it had destroyed five drones and a ballistic missile belonging to the Houthis in Yemen within the past 24 hours. According to a statement released on X & seen by "Barran Press", CENTCOM forces successfully...
Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak has ordered a comprehensive review of the Ministry of Awqaf and Guidance's operations following concerns over financial and administrative irregularities during the recent Hajj pilgrimage. The Prime Minister convened a meeting on Tuesday, August...