Terrorism and Security Situation Reports

Fighters loyal to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula seized control of villages near Mukalla, a port city in Yemen's Hadramawt province, on May 24, the Yemeni Interior Ministry and local residents said, AFP reported.

Syrian rebels attacked the central prison in the northern city of Aleppo with mortar shells May 24, AP reported, citing Syrian state media.

North Korea is willing to accept China's suggestion to restart talks aimed at easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korean Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae said during his recent visit to China, the South China Morning Post reported May 24, citing Chinese state media.