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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.

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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…

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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…

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Aid groups push to feed Yemen's hungry millions during Ramadan ceasefire

A two-month ceasefire has given aid groups a chance to step up aid to Yemen's hungry millions, but malnutrition ravaging children is projected to worsen if fighting returns or humanitarian funding does not pick up.

Reuters

Yemen Parliament Approves Budget as Presidential Council Stresses Partnership

The Yemeni parliament approved on Thursday the state budget that was submitted by the government. The budget was approved after extensive deliberations. The government was requested to present answers to inquiries posed by the lawmakers. A senior Yemeni official told Asharq Al-Awsat that state institutions are now functioning in an…

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What role will Iran play in shaping Yemen’s future?

A new presidential council may mean change in Yemen, but what influence will Iran have on their Houthi allies?

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Arab States, Organizations Welcome Swearing-in of Yemeni PLC

Arab and Gulf countries and organizations welcomed the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council’s swearing-in before the House of Representatives on Tuesday in the interim capital Aden. Everyone considered this step a historic milestone for Yemen, and a real beginning that would achieve security and stability and end the protracted crisis. Saudi…

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Aden Launches Development ‘Battle’ in Freed Governorates

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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.

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Grundberg in Aden to Consolidate Yemen Truce

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg arrived in Aden on Monday as part of his efforts to consolidate the two-month truce that was declared at the beginning of the month. Hopes are pinned on the truce becoming a permanent ceasefire to the pave the way for peace consultations that…

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UN: Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to stop using child soldiers

The United Nations says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to rid their ranks of child soldiers

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Fighting rages in Marib despite UN truce

All sides have agreed to a two-month truce in Yemen, but people in Marib say the Houthis are still attacking.

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Yemen Presidential Council Sets Priorities, Vows to Restore State

The new Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council convened with the government for the first time on Saturday. The meeting, held in Riyadh, set the priorities of the council for the upcoming period and the means to implement its duties. Chaired by Rashad al-Alimi, the council includes seven other officials. Official sources…

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Yemen’s rebels criticize new, US-led task force in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis have criticized a new U.S.-led task force that will patrol the Red Sea following a series of attacks by the Iran-backed rebels in a waterway that’s essential to global trade

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Yemeni Gov’t Prioritizes Peace Despite Houthi Truce Violations

Yemen’s official government has renewed its prioritizing of peace and support for international efforts to end the war with Houthi militias despite the latter’s continued escalation and violations against the UN-sponsored truce that went into force on April 2. “The government has chosen the path of peace in order to…

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Qatari FM Discusses Safer Tanker with Yemen UN Resident Coordinator, US Envoy

Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Thursday with United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen, David Gressly, and US Special Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking. The minister stressed that negotiations between Yemeni parties is the only…

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Grundberg Sees Yemen Truce as 'Rare Opportunity' for Peace

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg stressed on Thursday that the two-month truce in the country provides a "rare opportunity" for peace. In a briefing to the UN Security Council, he hailed the recent steps taken by Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries to support the mediation efforts…

The Independent UK

UN envoy sees light at 'end of the tunnel' in Yemen's war

The U.N. special envoy for Yemen has told the Security Council that there's “a light at the end of the tunnel” in the more than seven-year war in the Arab world’s poorest country

The Independent UK

Yemeni couple enjoying new lease of life in Rwanda

The UK is planning to send some failed asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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Arab Parliament Commends Saudi Support for Yemeni Economy

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi has commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of $3 billion in financial aid to help the Yemeni economy. In a statement issued Thursday, Al-Assoumi appreciated the efforts of the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, their constructive initiatives and persistent endeavors in Yemen to reach…

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