U.S. Treasury Sanctions 21 Individuals, Entities for Involvement in Financing Houthi Militias
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced today the designation of 21 individuals and entities, as well as the identification of one vessel, on the sanctions list for their involvement in transporting petroleum products, purchasing weapons and equipment and providing financial services to the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias.
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions 21 Individuals, Entities for Involvement in Financing Houthi Militias
[16/01/2026]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced today the designation of 21 individuals and entities, as well as the identification of one vessel, on the sanctions list for their involvement in transporting petroleum products, purchasing weapons and equipment and providing financial services to the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias.

Civil Aviation Authority Announces Resumption of Operating al-Rayyan International Airport
[16/01/2026]
The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology announced today resumption of operating al-Rayyan International Airport in the city of Mukalla, Hadramout Governorate, for air traffic, starting from the morning of next Sunday.

Vice Minister of Transport Announces Fourth Weekly Flight Between Aden, Riyadh
[16/01/2026]
Vice Minister of Transport Nasser Sharif has announced the addition of a fourth weekly flight on the (Aden – Riyadh – Aden) route, starting from January 26, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to expand air traffic and respond to the growing demand on this route.

Decree of Chairman of Presidential Leadership Council to Appoint New Prime Minister Issued
[16/01/2026]
Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council issued Decree No. (17) of 2026, appointing Dr. Shaya Zindani as Prime Minister and tasking him with forming the government.

Prime Minister announces about $90 million Saudi support to pay salaries
[15/01/2026]
Prime Minister Salem bin Braik announced today, Thursday, that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided new and urgent financial support with an amount of90 million US dollars.

Minister al-Bakri Discusses Youth Empowerment Support with French Ambassador
[15/01/2026]
Minister of Youth and Sports, Naif al-Bakri met Thursday with French Ambassador to Yemen Catherine Corm-Kammoun.

Foreign Minister confers with Russian Ambassador over bilateral cooperation
[15/01/2026]
The Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani met today, Thursday, with the Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen EVGENY KUDROV.

Decree of Chairman of Presidential Leadership Council Appointing two Council Members Issued
[15/01/2026]
Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council issued Thursday Decree No. (4) of 2026, appointing Major General Staff Mahmoud Ahmed Salem al-Subaihi and Dr. Salem Ahmed Saeed al-Khanbashi as members of the Presidential Leadership Council.

Presidential Leadership Council Member Tareq Saleh Meets Envoy of the Kingdom of Norway
[15/01/2026]
Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Tareq Saleh met on Thursday with the Kingdom of Norway’s Envoy to Yemen Heidi Bohansen.

Minister of Interior Discusses Strengthening Security Cooperation with Japanese Ambassador
[15/01/2026]
Minister of Interior Major General Ibrahim Haidan met Thursday with Japanese Ambassador to Yemen Junichi Nakashima to discuss ways to enhance security cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Dr. Abdullah Bawazir praises Germany's contribution to humanitarian actions, peace efforts
[15/01/2026]
The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Abdullah Bawazir met today, today, Thursday, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Yemen, Thomas Friedrich.

President al-Alimi: Houthi militias core of destruction, constant threat to international peace, security
[15/01/2026]
His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) restated that the Houthi terrorist militias are the grass-root of destruction and it will continue to make Yemen a platform that threatens regional and international security, including global trade routes.

President al-Alimi: We're determined to dismantle the system of impunity
[15/01/2026]
His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) confirmed the state's full support for the work of the National Commission to Investigate Allegations of Human Rights Violations (NCIAHRV) and the political leadership's commitment to protecting public rights and freedoms.

PM, U.S. Ambassador discuss, political, economic, security developments
[15/01/2026]
Prime Minister Salem bin Braik conferred today, Thursday, with the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Steven Fagin over political, security and economic developments, the government's efforts to normalize the situations and American role in supporting the government's efforts.

Presidential Leadership Council Decree No. (3) to dismiss membership of Faraj Salmain al-Bahsani
[15/01/2026]
The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) issued today, Thursday, Decree No. (3) of 2026, dismissing the membership of Faraj Salmain al-Bahsani from the PLC.

Presidential Leadership Council approves measures to address pressing priorities, normalize situations in gov't held- governorates
[15/01/2026]
The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) held a meeting today, Thursday, chaired by His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Council, with the attendance of its members Sultan al-Arada, Tariq Saleh, Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi and Othman Majli.

Yemen's Acting Ambassador to Syria Meets with Syria's Director of Arab Affairs
[15/01/2026]
Yemen's Acting Ambassador to Syria, Mohammed Ba'kar, met with Syria's Director of Arab Affairs, Mohammed Al-Ahmad, to discuss bilateral relations and recent developments in both countries.

Vice Foreign Minister Meets Norwegian Envoy to Discuss Developments
[15/01/2026]
Vice Foreign Minister, Mustafa Noman, met with the Norwegian Special Envoy to Yemen Heidi Johansen, and non-resident Ambassador, Kirsti Trosdal, to discuss recent political and military developments in Yemen.

President al-Alimi discusses with Saudi Minister of Defense National Developments, Prospects for Promising Partnership
[14/01/2026]
His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, along with Council members Tareq Saleh, Abdulrahman al-Muhrrami, Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi and Othman Mujalli met Wednesday with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Minister Discusses with UN Resident Coordinator Enhancing Humanitarian, Development Cooperation
[14/01/2026]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Shaya Zindani discussed Wednesday- via video conference- with the Resident Coordinator of United Nations agencies and organizations operating in Yemen Julian Harnis ways to enhance humanitarian and development cooperation.


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