The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Al-Aweisheg: Riyadh Talks Assert Gulf-Yemeni Strategic Expansion

The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Yemen in the Grips of Optimism

It may be naive to speak of optimism seven years since the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias and the consequent eruption of the war. The recent changes however, have led to optimism because they have allowed the Yemenis to draw up scenarios that may have been impossible up until…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Yemen Seeks Int'l Pressure to Make Houthis Respect Truce, Open Taiz Crossings

Chairman of the new Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Rashad al-Alimi, underlined the importance of international pressure to make the Iran-backed Houthi militias commit to the two-month truce. Alimi received a telephone call on Thursday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who congratulated him on his new position. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Aden Launches Development ‘Battle’ in Freed Governorates

A new battle for restoring Yemen was launched in the war-torn country’s interim capital, Aden.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

World Bank Earmarks Additional Aid For Yemen’s Food Security

The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed a new two-year Country Engagement Note (CEN) for Yemen aimed at preserving institutions that provide services to the Yemeni people and promoting food security. In a statement, the World Bank Group (WBG) said that its overarching goal was to support the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022

Houthis Sign UN Plan to End Recruitment of Child Soldiers

The United Nations announced on Monday that the Iranian-backed Houthi group has signed an “action plan” with the international organization to stop the recruitment of children, who have fought by the thousands during the country's seven years of civil war. The UN says nearly 3,500 children have been verified as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022

Saudi Arabia Hails Yemeni Parties for Advancing the Interest of Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan hailed on Tuesday the keenness of the Yemeni parties to advance the interest of Yemen and achieve the aspirations of its people to restore security and stability. He congratulated the president and members of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council for taking the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022

Yemen swears in presidential body after Hadi stepped aside

State-run media reports that Yemen’s internationally recognized presidential council has been sworn in in the southern port city of Aden

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

Yemen Swears in Presidential Leadership Council

Yemen’s new Presidential Leadership Council was sworn in Tuesday in the southern port city of Aden The swearing-in took place before the parliament in a ceremony attended by Gulf officials, and foreign ambassadors and the US and UN envoys to Yemen. Aden serves as the interim seat of the legitimate…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2022

Yemen inaugurates new presidential council

It’s unclear whether government and presidential council will remain in Aden or in Riyadh, as was previously the case.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2022