Yemen faces cash shortages even with currency stabilization
Mukalla, Yemen – The Yemeni government’s recent attempts to stabilize the devaluing Yemeni riyal have had some success, but they’ve also led to a significant liquidity crisis. The central bank, based in Aden, has closed down unlicensed currency exchange firms that were accused of speculation. They’ve also set up a committee aimed at centralizing domestic […]
Tlaib and 23 Democrats Call for Trump Administration to Reestablish Yemen TPS
Democrats Urge Reversal of TPS Decision for Yemenis Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a member of the Squad, is rallying support from over 20 House Democrats to urge the Trump administration to reverse its decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals. Tlaib argues that if Yemenis currently residing in the United States are […]
Houthis of Yemen Unite with Iran and Hezbollah in a Fight Against Israel
Houthi Rebels Launch Operation Against Israel On Wednesday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, announced a new operation titled “Holy Jihad War” aimed at Israel. This initiative involves collaboration with Hezbollah, another Iranian ally. The Houthi military, known as the “Yemeni Army” or YAF, asserts that it is not the legitimate government of Yemen. They […]
Houthis in Yemen Warn of Establishing Another Shipping Bottleneck in Iran Dispute
On Saturday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones toward Israel, seemingly aligning themselves with the Iranian conflict. This development raises concerns about their potential to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea as Iran restricts movement through the vital Strait of Hormuz, which could have serious implications for the global economy. There is a risk […]
Houthis from Yemen Join Iran Conflict with Missile Aimed at Israel
Houthi Rebels Strike at Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Israel on Saturday, marking their involvement in the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has now reached its second month. As the situation escalates, the ripple effects on the global economy are becoming increasingly apparent. The involvement of Iran and […]
Saudi Arabia Attacks UAE-Supported Separatists in Southeastern Yemen
On Friday, Saudi warplanes struck a stronghold of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a Yemeni group that’s got backing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is a nominal ally of Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s central government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has launched a ground operation aimed at forcing the STC out of the oil-rich Hadramout […]
Yemen Separatists Blame Saudi Arabia for Airstrikes
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council Accuses Saudi Arabia of Airstrikes The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group in Yemen, accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of conducting airstrikes targeting its forces in Hadramout province. This province was recently taken over by the STC, which had previously been collaborating with Yemen’s internationally recognized government, the Presidential Leadership […]
Houthis in Yemen Carry Out Another Large-Scale Kidnapping of U.N. Employees
Houthi Rebels Storm UN Facility in Sanaa On Saturday, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels raided a United Nations facility in Sanaa, taking 20 staff members hostage. This event marks the latest incident in a series of mass abductions involving UN personnel by the group. According to UN spokesperson Jean Allam, reported by the Associated Press, the […]
Houthis in Yemen Detain Nine Additional U.N. Staff Members
On Tuesday, Yemeni Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, detained nine more staff members from the United Nations, increasing the total number of UN personnel held in the last four years to 53. While the Houthis haven’t released an official statement explaining why these recent detentions occurred, they frequently accuse UN staff of being involved in […]
Houthi militants in Yemen warn of ‘sanctions’ aimed at U.S. oil firms
Houthi militants in Yemen have issued threats against 13 American oil companies, including big names like ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Oil. When the Houthis reference “sanctions,” they often imply terrorist actions or claims of infringement, hinting at a potential breach of the ceasefire agreement established with the Trump administration back in May. The Houthis […]