Yemen’s Ambassador to Lebanon Abdullah al-Duais met today with Lebanese Ambassador Ibrahim Assaf, Director of Political and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in Yemen and the region.

Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nizar Basuhaib discussed today in the temporary capital, Aden, with WFP Yemen Country Director Al-Khidir Daloum areas of cooperation, along with the projects and programs implemented by the World Food Programme in Yemen and ways to increase funding for humanitarian and development interventions.

Yemen took part today in the opening of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), held in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, under the theme “Restore Land, Restore Hope.”

Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan Adel al-Sunaini met today with Japanese State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kenji Yamada to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and support Yemen’s recovery and development efforts.

The Minister of Interior Maj. General Ibrahim Haidan conferred today, Monday, via video call, with the UK Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Abda Sharif over aspects of security cooperation and coordination.

Minister of Water and Environment Eng. Tawfiq al-Sharjabi discussed Monday with water expert at the headquarters of the International Relief Organization (CRS) Yohannes Spajedis ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership between the ministry and the organization in the water and sanitation sector.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan Adel al-Sunaini discussed Monday with Japan’s State Minister of Defense, Masahisa Miyazaki ways to strengthen bilateral relations, recent developments in Yemen, and challenges related to maritime security and freedom of international navigation.

Presidential Leadership Council Member Abdulrahman al-Muharrami met today with US Chargé d’Affaires to Yemen Neil Hop to review the latest developments in Yemen and the region and discuss several issues of mutual concern.

State Minister and Aden Governor Abdulrahman Sheikh held talks today with US Chargé d’Affaires to Yemen Neil Hop on the latest developments in Aden and the continued Houthi attacks on international maritime routes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab and the Gulf of Aden.

Presidential Leadership Council Member and Hadramout Governor Salem Ahmed al-Khanbashi praised Kuwait’s humanitarian and development interventions and its continued support for projects aimed at improving living conditions for needy families.

The Yemen Network of Victims (YNV) documented the deaths and injuries of 18 civilians over one week as a result of ballistic missile and drone attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in the governorates of Marib, Taiz and Hodeidah.

The armed forces under the Taiz Axis repelled Houthi militia gatherings and military mobilization on the northern front of the city today, as the Iranian-backed militia shelled several villages in Maqbanah District west of the governorate and targeted civilian areas in Mokha.

Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasim Buhaibeh stressed the need to strengthen health preparedness and raise readiness to deal with various emergencies through clear, integrated and actionable plans at both central and local levels, ensuring rapid response, protection of lives and timely delivery of healthcare services.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, met today, Sunday, with the Saudi Foreign Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's Demining Project in Yemen, known as " MASAM" reported that its demining teams managed to remove 7,444 landmines, unexploded ordnances (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IED) from the beginning of August up to the 14th.

The United Kingdom has warned of a dangerous escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias, stressing that their recent attacks have further worsened Yemen’s already dire humanitarian situation and reaffirming its steadfast commitment to Yemen’s sovereignty and security, Saudi Arabia’s security, and regional stability.

The African A3 group at the United Nations Security Council has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity, stressing that Yemen’s future must be determined by Yemenis through an inclusive, UN-led political process.

Pakistan has warned that Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandeb threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, and jeopardize the uninterrupted flow of global commerce, stressing that the safety and security of international maritime shipping and the protection of seafarers must be respected in accordance with international law.

The National Commission to Investigate Alleged Human Rights Violations has conducted a field investigation into the recent missile attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias that targeted civilian and service facilities in the coastal city and port of Mokha, west of Taiz Governorate.

The Republic of Yemen has strongly condemned the escalating attacks by Israeli settlers against the Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank, most recently in the town of Qusra in Nablus Governorate, holding the Israeli occupation forces fully responsible for the assaults.