Houthi militia shelling of residential neighborhoods in Taiz over the past 24 hours injured 17 civilians, including six elderly people, five women and six children, and damaged seven homes, according to the Taiz Human Rights Office.

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms documented 43 crimes and violations committed by Iran-backed Houthi militias in Taiz over the past 24 hours, leaving five civilians dead and 17 injured, damaging seven homes and 12 private vehicles, and partially damaging Al-Safwa Hospital and Al-Saeed Mosque in Taiz city.

Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that three drones had been intercepted and destroyed north of Riyadh.

Vice Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman met with Djibouti’s Interior Minister Omar Said to discuss bilateral cooperation on migration and refugee affairs amid growing humanitarian challenges caused by the continued movement of migrants and displaced people across the Red Sea.

Transport Minister Mohsen al-Omari chaired a meeting in Aden on Tuesday to assess the status of seaports in Lahj, Shabwa, Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, review compliance with the Presidential Leadership Council’s Resolution No. 11 of 2025 on closing smuggling points, and discuss measures to regulate port operations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minister of Water and Environment Eng. Tawfiq al-Sharjabi, signed today, Tuesday, an agreement with the Sela for Development Foundation to implement the project for firming up urban water systems capable of withstanding climate change in Taiz city.

Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani emphasized that the rapid developments of the "Yemen Dawn Operation" require unifying national efforts to maintain economic stability, ensure the flow of basic goods, continue trade activities and secure citizens' needs.

Five civilians, including three children and two women were injured today, Monday, by shrapnel from shells fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militiamen on residential neighborhoods in the governorate of Taiz.

Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani has praised the Interior Ministry and security and intelligence agencies for dismantling Houthi-affiliated cells planning attacks against security and military leaders.

The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Mustafa Noaman held talks today, Monday, Geneva, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Dr. Barham Saleh on joint cooperation, the repercussions of the worsening humanitarian crisis and displacement in Yemen due to the military escalation by the Houthi terrorist militias.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the People's Republic of China Dr. Mohammed al-Maytaimi met today, Monday, with Director of the West Asia and North Africa Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chen Wei Cheng.

The Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced that Wednesday, October 14, 2026, will be an official public holiday for all employees of state administrative units in the public and mixed sectors, economic units and the private sector, marking the 63rd anniversary of October 14 Revolution.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba has called for a firm international stance against the Houthi terrorist militias and concrete measures to implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216.

Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The Yemeni Religious Scholars Association has strongly condemned the Iranian-backed Houthi militia’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which reportedly caused casualties and injured hundreds of travelers of various nationalities.

The Rights Radar Organization for Rights and Freedoms has warned that the continued Houthi siege of Taiz and restrictions on civilian movement violate international humanitarian and human rights law, with siege-related acts potentially amounting to war crimes depending on the circumstances and available evidence.

The Council of Ministers devoted its session today, Sunday, presided over by the Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani to discuss the government's action plans to back the armed forces in their ongoing fighting against the Iran-backed terrorist Houthi militias.

Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan issued an urgent national and humanitarian appeal on Sunday, calling for national and international action to address the Houthi escalation and its humanitarian consequences, lift the siege imposed on the governorate for 12 years and secure essential supplies for millions of residents amid worsening shortages of food, medicine and fuel.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, the Governor of Hadramout Salem al-Khanbashi reviewed Sunday in the city of Mukalla the current situation of the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority, its level of performance and its needs.

The Yemeni government confirmed that His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) declared "Yemen Dawn Operation" based on his constitutional and legal responsibilities to protect citizens and safeguard Yemen's sovereignty over its airspace, lands and territorial waters.