The Republic of Yemen participated in the opening of the 63rd Damascus International Fair, held at the Conference Palace in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in the presence of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, senior Syrian officials, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of participating countries and institutions.

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) today launched a project to distribute 3,640 food baskets to the most vulnerable families and displaced people in Taiz governorate, as part of humanitarian interventions aimed at alleviating the suffering of affected families and enhancing food security.

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Governor of Marib governorate Sultan al-Arada stressed that Yemen today needs a more effective international partnership to support state institutions and upgrade their capacities in order to manage security, economic and humanitarian challenges.

The Council of Ministers held its session today, Thursday, in the temporary capital Aden, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani and approved a number of national strategies and international agreements. It also discussed topical issues related to the military, security, economic and basic services situations.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba affirmed that restoring Yemeni state institutions and enabling them to exercise their sovereign powers is essential to Yemen’s stability and the security of the Gulf, Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.

Yemeni naval forces on Wednesday evening seized a boat in the Red Sea carrying equipment used to manufacture drones, which had been smuggled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was bound for the Houthi terrorist militia.

The Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani, held a virtual meeting today, Wednesday, with British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Stephen Doughty.

His Excellency President Rashad al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on smuggling as part of broader reforms to secure the country’s sovereign ports and border crossings, curb the war economy, and disrupt funding and arms supplies to the terrorist Houthi militias.

Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Yemeni Embassy in Nairobi Abdul Salam al-Awadhi discussed with Mombasa Governor Abdulsamad Nassir ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.

The Republic of Yemen is participating in the fifth Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, held in Nairobi, alongside the 2026 Prosecutors’ Network Forum in Mombasa.

Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Mohsen Zindani affirmed that Yemen will not remain an open arena for a cross-border project and that peace begins with the restoration of state authority and ending the coup.

Saudi Arabia and France have affirmed their support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the United Nations’ efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to the Yemeni crisis, stressing that provocative actions by the Houthi terrorist militia are exacerbating the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people.

Vice Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman today received in the interim capital, Aden, the credentials of Ms. Noura Hamladji as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Yemen.

Vice Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman today met in Aden with Noura Hamladji, the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Yemen, to discuss cooperation and the programme’s efforts to support recovery and stability in Yemen.

Yemen today participated in the organizational meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to prepare for the Council’s 63rd regular session, scheduled for September 7 to October 2, 2026.

Yemeni Armed Forces in the Taiz Military Axis inflicted heavy losses in personnel and equipment on the Houthi terrorist militia during fierce clashes on several fronts over the past hours.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) called for a firmer international approach toward Iranian interventions in the region, based on applying simultaneous pressure on Tehran and its terrorist networks, cutting off their funding and weapons, alongside strengthening the capacities of national states and their legitimate institutions to protect their sovereignty and national security.

Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Member Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir received Monday the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy to Yemen Neil Hop.

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen removed 1,836 mines and explosive devices planted by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia across several Yemeni provinces during the third week of August.

Houthi terrorist militias shelled two vehicles carrying civilians on the main road linking Maris and Damt in northern Dhale’a Governorate on Sunday, injuring three passengers, including a woman.