Participants in a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels called on the European Union to exert effective pressure on the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia to end its siege of Taiz, permanently and safely reopen main roads, ensure freedom of movement for civilians and the delivery of goods and humanitarian aid, and facilitate the transfer of patients and wounded people to healthcare facilities without obstruction.

Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani has extended his sincere condolences to Jordan’s King, government and people over the victims of the terrorist attack on a church in Karak Governorate, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Coalition Spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki announced that air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh by the Houthi terrorist militia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has welcomed the joint statement issued following the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Türkiy and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Istanbul on October 23, 2026.

Residents of Taiz Governorate on Friday buried 18 victims, most of them civilians, including Mushira and her father, who were killed when Iranian-backed Houthi militias shelled their home on Mount Saber.

The Spanish government has warned that Houthi militia attacks on strategic civilian infrastructure, coupled with continued military operations in Yemen, particularly in Taiz, are fueling a dangerous escalation of violence across the region.

The Arab League has strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in casualties, injuries and material damage to the targeted facilities.

The European Parliament called today, Thursday, on the EU Council to add the Houthi militias to the EU's list of terrorist organizations, emphasizing its support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government and its commitment to Yemen's security, sovereignty and territorial unity.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al- Zouba handed over a written message today, Thursday from His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to the Chargé d' Affaires at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Yemen.

Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias shelled today, Thursday, a mosque and a school in al-Najd village in the Mashra'a and Hadnan district, south of Taiz governorate, causing significant material damage.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed developments in Yemen and ways to strengthen French support for the Yemeni government and enhance bilateral political and security cooperation with French Ambassador to Yemen Véronique Vouland-Aneini on Thursday.

The Rasd Organization for Rights and Freedoms has documented 51 civilian casualties, including women and children, from Houthi shelling, sniper fire and attacks targeting residential neighborhoods and villages in Taiz Governorate between October 14 and 20.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammed Tareq, held talks today with Ahmed Demirer, Director General of the Middle East Department at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on bilateral relations, ways to strengthen cooperation, and the latest developments in Yemen.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan Adel al-Sunaini met on Thursday with Kosaburo Nishimi, a member of the Japanese parliament and head of the Japan-Yemen Parliamentary Friendship League, to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Human Rights Minister Mashdal Omar discussed Wednesday with Dr. Mohammed al-Nsour, the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Section at the UN Human Rights Office the human rights situation in Yemen and the humanitarian consequences of escalating Houthi attacks.

The Republic of Yemen and the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed Wednesday a memorandum of cooperation in the cultural, creative, and heritage fields, aimed at strengthening cultural cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

Yemen’s Minister of Water and Environment, Eng. Tawfiq al-Sharjabi discussed Wednesday with EU Ambassador to Yemen Patrick Simonnet in Amman, Jordan strengthening cooperation in water, environmental protection and climate change.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received , today, Wednesday, the credentials of the Ambassadors of the Czech Republic, Pavel Kafka; the Republic of the Philippines Raymond R. Balatbat, the Kingdom of Spain, Javier Carbajosa Sánchez, the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Yakoub An Gambo; the Republic of Korea Jaehoon Chung, the French Republic Véronique Vouland-Aneini, the Kingdom of Denmark Merete Juh, and the Republic of Cuba Miguel Yortobarga .

Two civilians were injured on Wednesday when Iranian-backed Houthi militias shelled residential neighborhoods in central Taiz, while a sponge factory was also targeted and caught fire.

Yemeni Ambassador to Austria Haytham Shoja'aadin met Wednesday with Nicholas Lauterotti, Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Austrian Foreign Ministry, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.