The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Saudi Arabia, Yemen Sign 12 Solar-Powered Water Projects Agreements

Yemen’s interim capital, Aden, witnessed on Monday the signing of agreements for 12 potable water projects using solar energy technologies in three governorates.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Arab League Summit to Kick off in Algeria with Condemnation of Houthi Militias, Foreign Meddling

Arab leaders and delegations began arriving in Algiers on Monday to attend the two-day Arab League summit that will kick off on Tuesday. Among the arrivals were Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Food Security Improves for Yemenis

A recent report by the World Food Program (WFP) painted a different picture for food security in Yemen.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 30, 2022

First batch of New Saudi Oil Grant to Yemen Arrives in Aden

The first batch of the Saudi oil derivatives grant, worth $200 million, arrived in Aden on Wednesday. The grant comes as an extension of Saudi Arabia’s continuous support to the Yemeni people under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Yemenis are hopeful that the grant…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 27, 2022

Yemen National Defense Body Designates Houthis as Terrorists

Yemen’s National Defense Council has designated the Houthi group as a terrorist organization amid international, Arab and Gulf condemnation of the attacks waged by the Iran-backed militia on oil exporting ports in the Shabwa and Hadramout governorates. The Yemeni government might also withdraw from its obligations to the Stockholm Agreement…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

Yemen Govt Warns ‘All Options Open’ after Houthi Attack on Dhabba Oil Terminal

The Iran-backed Houthi militias’ attack on the al-Dhabba oil terminal on Friday sparked outrage in Yemen and Arab and international condemnation. The government said on Friday its forces had intercepted armed drones launched on the southern oil terminal in Hadhramaut province by the militias as an oil tanker was preparing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 23, 2022

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attack on Yemen Oil Port

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militias on the southern Al-Dhabba oil port of Yemen's Hadramout province. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry said the “escalation” came after the UN-brokered truce in Yemen expired.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

Yemeni government forces intercept Houthi drones attacking southern oil terminal

Yemen's Saudi-backed government said on Friday its forces had intercepted armed drones launched against a southern oil terminal by Houthi fighters as an oil tanker was preparing to dock.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Yemeni Govt Forces Intercept Houthi Drones Attacking Southern Oil Terminal

Yemen's legitimate government said on Friday its forces had intercepted armed drones launched on a southern oil terminal in Hadhramaut province by the Iran-backed Houthi militias as an oil tanker was preparing to dock. A Yemeni government official said Houthi drones attacked al-Dhabba oil terminal, located in the southern town…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

Middle East round-up: Iran rock climber in headscarf controversy

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022