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A news outlet covering political, social, and humanitarian issues in Yemen, with recent headlines focusing on security developments, violence, and local incidents.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
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- Aden: Dozens Arrested in Drug-Related and Criminal CasesAden police conducted security operations resulting in multiple arrests for drug offenses, knife assaults, and burglaries.
- Hadramawt Security: Improvised Explosive Device Planted Beneath Journalist Mohammed Aydhah’s Car Behind His Assassination in MukallaSecurity authorities in Yemen's Hadramawt Coast confirmed a journalist was killed by an IED planted under his car, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible. They urged media to avoid spreading unverified information.
- Widespread Human Rights Condemnation of the Assassination of Journalist Mohammed Aydhah in MukallaYemeni media and human rights groups condemned the assassination of journalist Mohammed Aydhah in Mukalla, calling for an investigation and highlighting the ongoing threat to press freedom.
- Al Arabiya and Al Hadath Correspondent Killed in Explosion Targeting His Vehicle in Eastern YemenJournalist Mohammed Aydhah, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, was killed in an explosion targeting his vehicle in Mukalla, Yemen. The attack occurred near Sixty Street, and authorities are investigating.
- Al-Alimi Meets Ahmed bin Breik for the First Time Since the Dissolution of the Transitional CouncilYemen's Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad Al-Alimi met former Hadramawt governor Ahmed bin Breik to offer condolences following the death of bin Breik's brother, a former security official, with the meeting holding political significance as their first since the dissolution of the Southern Transitional Council.
- Yemen and Japan Discuss Strengthening Security Cooperation and Capacity BuildingYemen and Japan discussed strengthening security cooperation and capacity building through technical support and institutional programs.
- Marib Police Destroy Approximately One Million Capsules of Narcotic DrugsMarib Police destroyed approximately one million narcotic drug capsules following legal procedures, with oversight from judicial and military representatives, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling and ensure community safety.
- The Wheat Trap in Al-Jawf… Houthi’s Green Slogans Swallow Farmers’ SweatWheat farmers in northern Yemen protest Houthi group's failure to pay for their crop, citing economic injustice and financial losses. The Houthi-affiliated grain corporation holds their wheat without payment, while large landowners receive quicker payments, according to protesters.
- One Year After Leaving Houthi-Controlled Areas, YCBRD Announces Resumption of Operations from AdenYemen Commercial Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced it is resuming operations from Aden, one year after moving its headquarters from Sanaa, which is under Houthi control. The bank's leadership met with the Central Bank of Yemen to discuss legal and operational status, and stated that the relocation was to protect its interests and maintain service continuity.
- Saudi-Funded Equipment for New Power Plants Arrives in Aden and HadramawtSaudi Arabia provided technical equipment for new power plants in Aden and Hadramawt to address electricity shortages, with 200 MW for Hadramawt and 100 MW for Aden.
- Kuwaiti Grant of $1 Million to Establish a Technical Education and Vocational Training Institute in TaizKuwait has granted $1 million to establish a Technical Education and Vocational Training Institute in Al-Turbah, Taiz Governorate, in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank and the International Islamic Charitable Organization.
- Military Leadership Meeting Held in Marib Chaired by Defense Minister to Review Operational ReadinessYemeni Defense Minister led a meeting in Marib to assess military readiness and discuss operational challenges and improvements.
- Yemeni Source Denies Israeli Allegations of a Houthi Threat to Eilat Via “Yemenia” FlightsA Yemeni source denies Israeli allegations that Houthi rebels control Yemenia Airways flights, stating the company is managed by the internationally recognized Yemeni government and that flights to Jordan do not go to Aqaba as claimed. Israeli security services acknowledge no concrete evidence for the threat, though they continue to assess potential risks to Eilat.
- Governor of Hadramawt Emphasizes the Importance of Enhancing Customs Revenues to Support Development in The GovernorateYemen's Hadramawt governor highlighted the need to boost customs revenues and improve collection efficiency to support local development and economic stability.
- UN Announces Arrival of More Than 441,000 Vaccine Doses in Aden to Support Immunization in YemenThe UN delivered over 441,000 vaccine doses to Aden, Yemen, including vaccines for polio, measles, and rotavirus, to support immunization efforts amid ongoing health crises.