The defence ministry said the cash was an "instalment of the ransom" paid out in a controversial October agreement.
The prison sentence for Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is 'concerning' for the United States, the State Department said.
The conflict affected everyone and everything in Yemen, and the art scene is no exception.
Saudi Arabia announced a range of developmental projects in Yemen, including a new medical and educational city and the rehabilitation of Aden International Airport.
The announcement came after Yemeni activists last week launched an online campaign demanding that the newly formed government returns to Aden.
Amnesty International has called on Algeria to immediately halt the deportation of seven Yemeni immigrants who could face death in their home country.
Pope Francis touched on the plight of children caught up by war, singling out victims in Syria, Yemen and Iraq in his Christmas speech.
Israel's ambassador to Berlin, Jeremy Issacharoff, said he welcomed more active involvement of Germany in Middle East diplomacy.
Comment: The EU's double standard when it comes to 'friendly authoritarians' like Sisi undermines its credibility and weakens the promotion of human rights worldwide, writes Eldar Mamedov.
Comment: Without women, Yemen's peace talks have gone nowhere. Peace will never be forged if our voices continue to go unheard, writes Tahani Saeed.