Tuesday 30 September 2025

Missile Strike Leaves Dutch Cargo Ship MV MINERVAGRACHT Adrift in Red Sea

The MV MINERVAGRACHT, a Dutch-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by a missile launched by Yemeni Armed Forces while sailing approximately 110 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Aden. The incident was first reported on September 29 by UK-based maritime security firm Ambrey, which confirmed the vessel had been targeted in a high-risk zone of the southern Red Sea.

Monday 29 September 2025

Saudi Coalition Withdraws Half Its Forces from Marib

The Saudi-led coalition has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 12,000 reserve fighters from Marib, including forces affiliated with the Islah Party and other allied factions. According to resistance spokesman Amir al-Humaiqani, the move signals a formal end to combat operations against the Houthis.

Sunday 21 September 2025

Saudi-UK Joint Initiative to Counter Yemeni Naval Operations

Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have launched a joint initiative aimed at bolstering the maritime security of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The plan involves mobilizing international financial support to equip the coast guard forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized (but deposed) government.

Saturday 20 September 2025

Two Killed in American Drone Strike on al-Qaeda Suspects in Yemen

A U.S. military airstrike hit the Markhah Sufla district in Yemen’s Shabwah province, resulting in the death and injury of two alleged al-Qaeda members—Mohammed Khamis bin Arfaj and Saqr al-Humaikani—along with several of their family members.

Sunday 14 September 2025

Fear and Tension Rise as STC Cracks Down on Militants in Southern Yemen

Armed forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) have launched a security operation aimed at curbing the influence of al-Qaeda militants in Yemen’s Abyan province. As part of the campaign, the districts of Mudiyah and Ja’ar have been placed under siege.