STC says Aden, the base of the Saudi-backed and internationally-recognised government, also under their control.
The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.
Houthi authorities want to publicly execute the convicted individuals, and also sentenced two others to prison.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Wednesday called on Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen to immediately restore access to independent news platform Barran Press, following reports of a ...