Yemen Warns Against Turning Bab al-Mandab Into Platform for Threats to Global Shipping
[16/09/2026]
The Republic of Yemen has warned of the growing dangers posed by the continued military escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, stressing that the escalation is no longer an internal Yemeni matter or a crisis that can be contained within Yemen’s borders, but an expanding threat to regional security, freedom of navigation, global energy supplies and international trade.
Yemeni Government Condemns Houthi Attempt to Target Mecca
[16/09/2026]
The Yemeni government strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attempt to target Mecca with a drone, which Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed before it entered the holy city’s restricted airspace.
Foreign Minister Discusses Humanitarian and Development Respons
[15/09/2026]
Foreign Minister and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed today with Acting UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Laurent Bukera the latest developments and the repercussions of the recent escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation between the Yemeni government and the United Nations to address humanitarian and development needs.
Yemen-Japan Discuss Maritime Security Cooperation
[14/09/2026]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed Monday with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in maritime security, capacity building, and humanitarian and development support.
Planning Minister Discusses Humanitarian Situation with IOM Chief
[14/09/2026]
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed al-Faqmi discussed with Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Yemen Abdul Sattar Isouyf the latest humanitarian situation, displacement needs caused by Houthi militia escalation, and ways to strengthen support for affected people.
Health Minister Discusses Expanded Cooperation with Red Cross
[14/09/2026]
Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasim Buhaibeh discussed with Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mission in Aden Amira Krir ways to strengthen cooperation and expand health and humanitarian interventions in affected areas.