Al-Zubaidi’s Bold Appointments Signal a Shift in Yemen’s Power Balance

The recent decisions by Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, Vice President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), represent a turning point in Yemen’s fragile political balance. On September 10,...

Al-Mahdar: October 14 Revolution embodied Yemeni Revolution Unity & people's aspirations for freedom & unity

Al-Mahdar: October 14 Revolution embodied Yemeni Revolution Unity & people's aspirations for freedom & unity Sana’a - Saba: Deputy Minister of Local and Rural Administration and Development, Nasser Al-Mahdar, affirmed that the October 14...

Judicial council chief congratulates revolution leader, president on 14 October anniversary

Judicial council chief congratulates revolution leader, president on 14 October anniversary Sana'a - Saba: President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Dr. Abdul-Mu’min Shujaa al-Din on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Leader of the...

Taste of Yemeni coffee & more at House of Mohka

The House of Mohka has been described as a hidden gem in downtown Manteca. Hidden because it’s tucked inside Habibi’s International Market and Deli at 137 N. Main St. Considered a gem for its authentic Yemeni coffee, unique flavored lattes, and...

Health Ministers Confront Crisis Fatigue at Eastern Mediterranean Regional Summit

Health ministers and policy leaders from across the Eastern Mediterranean opened a three day regional summit in Cairo on Tuesday, facing what the World Health Organization describes as unprecedented strain on health systems amid sixteen concurrent...

Trump shifts between self-absorbed crackpot and cunning political operator

The world has a problem in judging how far President Donald Trump’s gargantuan claim to have ended the war in Gaza and brought peace to the Middle East is rooted in reality – and how much is self-glorifying bombast. Trump’s achievement is huge and...

Lack of Meaningful Presidential Leadership Council Reform Condemns Yemen to Status Quo

Operation Rough Rider, the U.S. counter-Houthi military campaign in March and April 2025, had minimal effect on Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Not only have Houthis renewed strikes on civilian ships across the Bab el-Mandeb and missile strikes on...

The STC is courting Israel in its drive for secession in Yemen

In their pursuit of power, leaders often forge alliances of convenience, partnering with any actor who can further their goals and interests. This is certainly the case for Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC),...

Yemen Issues Stark Warning: Ready to Act if Gaza Deal Fails

In a major address marking the 62nd anniversary of the October 14 Revolution, Mahdi al-Mashat, the head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, declared that the nation’s armed forces remain on high alert, ready to respond to any failure in...

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Reaffirms Commitment to National Partnership and Ending Houthi Coup

Aden -- In a televised address marking the 62nd anniversary of the October 14 Revolution, President Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, reaffirmed the Council’s unwavering commitment to national partnership and...

[Yemen : Taiz Bakeries Shut Down in Widespread Strike Over Mandatory Bread Pricing by Weight

Taiz -- Bakeries across the Yemeni city of Taiz launched a comprehensive strike on Sunday, October 13, in protest against a new directive by local authorities mandating the sale of bread by weight at a fixed price of 1,200 Yemeni rials per...

Yemen: Release Human Rights Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra

The undersigned non-governmental organisations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent human rights lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra from arbitrary detention.14 October 2025....

UK-Egypt Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Balancing Security and Legal Traditions

Newly surfaced documents reveal how the UK’s delicate dance between counter-terrorism cooperation with Egypt and defending liberal democratic principles mirrors a broader European dilemma that has only intensified in recent years. The Historical...

Yemen Pledges Unwavering Support for Palestinians

They issued a joint statement congratulating Abdulmalik al-Houthi on the 62nd anniversary of the October 14 revolution. They said the armed forces “reaffirm their steadfast position in support of the Palestinian people.” The statement added: “We...

Yemen urges unified Islamic stance against Israel 

The Yemeni government has reaffirmed its support for the people of Gaza following the enforcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. President of the Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, made the comment in a speech on Monday...

NYC mayoral candidate's party slams Israel ceasefire as wife mourns Hamas supporter

Lydia Moynihan joins Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America to share her thoughts on some of the likely problems that will arise if New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gets a chance to institute his plan for free busing in the Big Apple....

[ICRC Confirms Expansion of Humanitarian Operations Across Yemen

Aden -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has officially announced the expansion of its humanitarian interventions in Yemen, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to support communities affected by conflict, economic collapse,...

[Mahra Police Arrest Tunisian National Attempting Illegal Entry into Yemen

Al Mahra -- Security authorities in Yemen’s eastern Al-Mahra governorate announced the arrest of a Tunisian national who attempted to enter the country illegally through the Shahen border crossing with Oman. The arrest was made as part of ongoing...

Iran lawmakers block urgent motion to halt joining UN anti-terror finance convention

Lawmakers rejected the motion with 150 votes in favor, 73 against and nine abstentions out of 238 members present, Tasnim said. The proposal was sent to parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee for further review. The bill was...

[25 Years Since USS Cole Bombing in Yemen: Remembering a Defining Moment in Counterterrorism History

Aden -- On October 12, 2025, the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the USS Cole, a guided missile destroyer attacked by al-Qaeda operatives while refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen. The suicide bombing, which killed 17...