The European Union (EU) strongly condemned the attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias on the commercial ship (MINERVAGRACHT), which flies the Dutch flag in the Gulf of Aden.
Oil prices rose today, Thursday, ending a three-day losing streak, recovering from their lowest levels in 16 weeks, but expectations of increased supply from "OPEC+" next month limited the gains.
Yemen's Non-resident Ambassador to Manila, Philippine, Dr Adel Bahomaid met Friday with Velipino undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Middle East and Africa Lessli Bajan.
Bahomaid's conversations with Bajan focused on Yemeni-Filipino bilateral ties.
The Ambassador touched upon situations in Yemen and the repercussions of Iran-backed Houthi militia's coup d'état.
Bahomaid also explained the Yemeni government's rejection to extend the mission of the UN's team of experts after the team's biased report about human rights in Yemen.
The Filipino official reiterated his country's support for legitimate government of Yemen and the efforts aiming to maintain Yemen's security, stability and unity.