Participants in a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels called on the European Union to exert effective pressure on the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia to end its siege of Taiz, permanently and safely reopen main roads, ensure freedom of movement for civilians and the delivery of goods and humanitarian aid, and facilitate the transfer of patients and wounded people to healthcare facilities without obstruction.

Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani has extended his sincere condolences to Jordan’s King, government and people over the victims of the terrorist attack on a church in Karak Governorate, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has welcomed the joint statement issued following the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Türkiy and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Istanbul on October 23, 2026.

Residents of Taiz Governorate on Friday buried 18 victims, most of them civilians, including Mushira and her father, who were killed when Iranian-backed Houthi militias shelled their home on Mount Saber.

The Spanish government has warned that Houthi militia attacks on strategic civilian infrastructure, coupled with continued military operations in Yemen, particularly in Taiz, are fueling a dangerous escalation of violence across the region.

The Arab League has strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in casualties, injuries and material damage to the targeted facilities.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al- Zouba handed over a written message today, Thursday from His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to the Chargé d' Affaires at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Yemen.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammed Tareq, held talks today with Ahmed Demirer, Director General of the Middle East Department at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on bilateral relations, ways to strengthen cooperation, and the latest developments in Yemen.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan Adel al-Sunaini met on Thursday with Kosaburo Nishimi, a member of the Japanese parliament and head of the Japan-Yemen Parliamentary Friendship League, to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Human Rights Minister Mashdal Omar discussed Wednesday with Dr. Mohammed al-Nsour, the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Section at the UN Human Rights Office the human rights situation in Yemen and the humanitarian consequences of escalating Houthi attacks.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received , today, Wednesday, the credentials of the Ambassadors of the Czech Republic, Pavel Kafka; the Republic of the Philippines Raymond R. Balatbat, the Kingdom of Spain, Javier Carbajosa Sánchez, the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Yakoub An Gambo; the Republic of Korea Jaehoon Chung, the French Republic Véronique Vouland-Aneini, the Kingdom of Denmark Merete Juh, and the Republic of Cuba Miguel Yortobarga .

Two civilians were injured on Wednesday when Iranian-backed Houthi militias shelled residential neighborhoods in central Taiz, while a sponge factory was also targeted and caught fire.

Yemeni Ambassador to Austria Haytham Shoja'aadin met Wednesday with Nicholas Lauterotti, Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Austrian Foreign Ministry, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms reported that the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias committed 109 crimes and violations over the past 48 hours in Taiz governorate, moreover firing more than 147 projectiles randomly, most of which targeted residential neighborhoods, and two ballistic missiles at the Sinah neighborhood in the center of Taiz city.

Human Rights Minister Mashdal Omar met with Christian Reich, the Middle East affairs official at Germany’s Foreign Ministry.

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi has formally called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to support international efforts through the Security Council to designate the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, enforce the arms embargo, cut off its funding and weapons supplies, and hold its supporters accountable.

Yemeni Ambassador to the United States Jamila Raja held talks with US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Blome on the latest political and security developments in Yemen amid continued escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militias.

Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba met with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad Anis on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation based on the longstanding cultural, civilizational and humanitarian ties between the two peoples.

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Governor of Hadramout governorate Salem al-Khanbashi praised the projects and interventions of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Yemen, greatly appreciating its significant efforts that contributed toward implementing development and service projects in the governorate.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC member states, held in Baghdad,