Russia Backs Down From Arming Houthis: US, Saudi Efforts Cited

Russia Backs Down From Arming Houthis: US, Saudi Efforts Cited

 In a significant development, Russia reportedly backed down from a plan to supply weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen last month, following behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia, according to a CNN report. Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Russia h...

Thousands in Yemen Perform Absent Prayer for Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh

Thousands in Yemen Perform Absent Prayer for Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh

Thousands of Yemenis performed the absent prayer for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, across several cities under the control of the internationally recognized government, as well as in Sana'a, the capital controlled by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist ...

Flash Floods Cause Widespread Damage in Taiz and Hodeidah, Yemen

Flash Floods Cause Widespread Damage in Taiz and Hodeidah, Yemen

Heavy rains and flash floods have caused significant damage in the Yemeni provinces of Taiz and Hodeidah, local sources reported on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Sources told "Barran Press" that the floods in Hodeidah have washed away and destroyed major roads and power lines in the distr...

Flash Floods Ravage Farms and Property in Taiz, Yemen

Flash Floods Ravage Farms and Property in Taiz, Yemen

  Heavy rains lashed the Yemeni province of Taiz on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, triggering flash floods that wreaked havoc on farms and property, local sources reported. Sources told "Barran Press" that torrential floods swept through the "Al-Hajr" valley, which ...

Over 158,000 Affected by Heavy Rains and Floods in Yemen

Over 158,000 Affected by Heavy Rains and Floods in Yemen

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Yemen reported on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, that over 158,000 people have been affected by floods and heavy rains in the country since the beginning of the year. In a statement posted on the X platform, monitored...

Young Man Dies from Electrocution in Marib Governorate

Young Man Dies from Electrocution in Marib Governorate

Local sources reported on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, the death of a young man after he was electrocuted in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen). The sources told "Barran Press" that the young man, Ali bin Saeed bin Ma'ili al-Abidi, was electrocuted while attempting to connect e...

Young Man Killed in Taiz After Grenade Explodes in His Pocket

Young Man Killed in Taiz After Grenade Explodes in His Pocket

Security sources reported on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, that a young man was killed after a hand grenade he was tampering with exploded in the street in Taiz city, southwestern Yemen. The sources told "Barran Press" that an explosion rocked "Al-Harish" street in Taiz, cause...

Marib Eye Hospital Provides Over 6,000 Free Services in Five Years

Marib Eye Hospital Provides Over 6,000 Free Services in Five Years

The Specialized Eye Surgery Hospital in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) announced on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, that it has provided 608,642 free medical services to eye patients over the past five years. During a ceremony celebrating the hospital's achievements from October 10th, 2...