Yemen's Cabinet has approved new regulations governing official overseas travel and participation in international events, a move aimed at tightening oversight of foreign engagements, curbing unnecessary spending and improving coordination across government institutions.

Yemen and Japan discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments during talks in Tokyo on Friday.

Yemen participated on Friday in the Arab-German Business Conference in Berlin, where officials highlighted recent economic developments and opportunities to support the country's recovery and sustainable development efforts.

Yemen took part on Friday in the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a delegation led by Planning and International Cooperation Minister and Yemen's Governor to the bank, Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba. Held under the theme "Regional Integration for Sustainable Prosperity," the meetings have brought together representatives of the bank's 57 member states, alongside international, regional and development finance institutions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has condemned and strongly denounced the repeated attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including the crimes of setting fire to the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljiliya and the al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazare’ Al-Noubani, north of Ramallah.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mohammed al-Ashabi discussed Thursday with Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Middle East Affairs Zahid Hussain ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and expand prospects for joint cooperation.

Yemen and the Islamic Development Bank have discussed ways to expand development financing, accelerate stalled projects, and address Yemen’s outstanding financial arrears to the bank, in talks held on the sidelines of the bank’s annual meetings in Azerbaijan.

The Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani, reviewed on Thursday the latest political, economic and service-related developments, as well as ongoing government efforts to improve public services in the face of mounting economic pressures and regional and international shifts affecting Yemen.

The Saudi-backed Masam Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen has safely destroyed 5,926 landmines, unexploded ordnance and other war remnants collected from Yemen's western coast, as part of ongoing efforts to protect civilians and reduce the threat posed by explosive hazards.

Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Member and Hadramout Governor Salem Ahmed Khanbashi has called for stronger cooperation with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to support the governorate's development priorities and improve essential services for residents.

The Ambassador of Yemen to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Jalal Faqira discussed with the Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament Mazen Turki al-Qadi prospects for cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, especially in parliamentary fields.

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen showcased its development experience in Yemen during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group, held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, from June 16 to 19, 2026, under the theme: "Regional Integration: A Catalyst for Sustainable Prosperity.”

Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, Dr. Shaya Zindani has issued a package of decisions assigning a number of leaders within the Ministry of Finance and the Tax and Customs Authorities.

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the development of Yemen's higher education sector, stressing the importance of strengthening scientific research and enabling universities to fulfill their national and developmental role in preparing qualified professionals capable of contributing to the country's recovery and state-building efforts.

Yemen's Ambassador to the United States, Jamila Rajaa, met with Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, Senator Dave McCormick, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and review regional developments of mutual concern.

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the development of Yemen's higher education sector, stressing the importance of strengthening scientific research and enabling universities to fulfill their national and developmental role in preparing qualified professionals capable of contributing to the country's recovery and state-building efforts.

Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasim Buhaibeh has stressed the importance of international cooperation as a fundamental and indispensable pillar in achieving global health security.

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani met with Acting United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Laurent Bukera to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation, assess the implementation of humanitarian response plans, and explore mechanisms for transitioning from emergency relief to sustainable development.

Yemen's Ambassador to Indonesia, Salem Balfaqih, discussed with Director for Middle East Affairs at Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahrul Sani Fathurrahman, ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Yemen’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Jalal Faqira, discussed Tuesday with Chairman of the Jordanian Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission Hazem Al-Majali ways to enhance cooperation between the two brotherly countries.