The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba held talks today, Thursday, with members of the German-Arab Parliamentary Group and the Defense and Economic Cooperation and Development Committees in the German Parliament (Bundestag) on the developments in Yemen and the repercussions of the Houthi terrorist militias' escalation on civilians and regional and international security.

The Republic of Yemen participated today, Thursday, in the Middle East and North Africa and OECD (MENA-OECD) Women's Economic Empowerment Forum for 2026, held at the OECD headquarters in Paris.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Japan Adel al-Sanaini met today, Thursday, with Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Middle East and Africa Department, Keiichi Iwamoto.

Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba has warned that the Iran-backed Houthi militias are pursuing a cross-border destabilization project that threatens international maritime security and worsens civilian suffering in Yemen.

The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Madinah region.

The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) avowed that the 'Yemen Dawn' operation is steadily moving towards fully achieving its goals of eliminating the coup, restoring state institutions and asserting sovereignty over the entire national territory, restating its pledge to the Yemeni people to reclaim their decision-making and the right of its children to a future free from militias rule.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed the latest developments in Yemen with experts from German research centers specializing in Yemeni affairs, focusing on the Houthi militia's escalation since June and its severe humanitarian consequences.

Foreign Minister and Expatriate Affairs Dr. Afrah al-Zouba delivered a written message from Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Yemen has called for stronger partnerships between the government and development partners and increased investment in the water sector to improve service sustainability and strengthen water security.

Judge Akram Naseeb Ahmed al-Amri took the constitutional oath today, Wednesday, before His Excellency Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on his appointment as Minister of Civil Service and Pensions. Salem Abubakr Mohammed Thabit al-Awlaki took the oath on his appointment as Minister of Information and Ahmed Saleh Ahmed al-Awlaqi took the oath on his appointment as Minister of Local Administration Following, the ceremonies, the President met with the new ministers and congratulated them on gaining confidence, wishing them all success in doing their national duties.

His Excellency Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Wednesday, a phone call from His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic.

The Republic of Yemen has participated in the 23rd regular session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, held at the League of Arab States headquarters in Cairo, with a delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Information Salah al-Aqel.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba held a press meeting today, Wednesday, in Paris with representatives from several media outlets and international news agencies, in which she highlighted the ongoing developments in Yemen, the Houthi military escalation, violations and the role of foreign experts in backing the militias' ongoing military operations.

Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan chaired an expanded meeting of the Governorate’s Emergency Committee to discuss the current security, service and humanitarian situation.

French President Emmanuel Macron has received a written message from His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, on developments in Yemen, Houthi attacks, and ways to strengthen bilateral relations and French support for Yemen.

President Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Head of the Presidential Leadership Council, has warned of the growing role of Iranian Revolutionary Guard networks in supporting and directly managing the Houthi militia’s war in Yemen, including military operations, missile development, drone capabilities and threats to international shipping.

Lahj Deputy Governor Salah al-Dawoudi has called for urgent humanitarian intervention by Oxfam to address the growing needs of displaced families in the governorate, as successive waves of displacement overwhelm local response capacities.

The Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani paid today, Tuesday, an inspection visit to the headquarters of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy in the temporary capital Aden.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba met today, Tuesday, with the head of the Yemeni-French Friendship Group in the French Senate, Remy Ferro.

The Saudi-funded Masam project to clear Yemeni territory of landmines removed 2,037 mines and unexploded ordnance planted by the Iran-backed Houthi militia during the final week of October 2026, the project said.