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Gaza enters 2026 with more deaths and Israeli attacks
The start of 2026 in Gaza has marked numerous deaths, including that of a Palestinian man killed by the Israeli army, amid ongoing severe humanitarian conditions. Flooded tents due to harsh winter wea...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
UAE announces withdrawal of its forces from Yemen following Saudi criticism
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the withdrawal of its military personnel from Yemen following criticism and strikes by Saudi Arabia against UAE-backed forces in Yemen. The Emirati defence...
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment and warns UAE
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia bombed Mukalla, Yemen, due to weapons that arrived from the United Arab Emirates intended for local separatist forces. The Saudis declared this move to be 'extremely dangerous...
Israel-Turkey rivalry moves to the Horn of Africa
Israel's recognition of Somaliland aims to counter Turkish influence and address security threats like Iran-backed Houthis and possibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza. This move has drawn criticism f...
Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
UN aid workers describe Sudan’s el-Fasher as a ‘crime scene’ after RSF takeover
United Nations (UN) aid staff who visited Sudan’s el-Fasher city for the first time since its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), described it as a 'crime scene'. They found few survivors of a...
Saudi-backed head of Yemen's presidential council tells UAE to leave
The president of Yemen's presidential council, Muhammad al-Hadi, has called for all United Arab Emirates forces to withdraw from the country within a day. This comes after an airstrike on Mukalla port...
Egypt shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia on UAE activities in Yemen, sources say
According to an unnamed Egyptian presidential source, Egypt passed intelligence to Saudi Arabia about recent Emirati operations in Yemen as part of efforts to mend strained relations between Cairo and...
Somalia cancels all agreements with the UAE, including at major ports
The Somali government has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, covering military bases and infrastructure, particularly in the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo. The Coun...
UAE-backed separatists withdraw from key Yemeni city after Saudi strikes
UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters have withdrawn from the city of Mukalla in eastern Yemen's Hadhramaut province after heavy clashes with Saudi Arabia-backed forces. STC membe...
Yemen presidency says Saudi-backed forces retake key province
Saudi Arabia-backed troops have regained control of Hadramawt province in Yemen following conflicts with forces supported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development underscores the growing ri...
UAE calls for restraint amid rapidly moving Yemen crisis
The United Arab Emirates expresses concern over escalating tensions in Yemen following Saudi-supported government forces retaking areas seized by UAE-backed separatists seeking independence. This conf...
Saudi Warplanes Strike UAE-Backed Separatists In Southern Yemen
The Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force conducted airstrikes against separatist forces backed by the United Arab Emirates in southern Yemen's Hadramout region, escalating tensions within the anti-Houthi coa...
Escalation Sequence from Hadramawt to Mahra
The article discusses the escalating tensions and potential conflict scenarios moving from the province of Hadramawt towards the eastern region of Mahra in Yemen. It highlights strategic and geopoliti...
Eight countries urge Israel to allow 'permanent and dignified shelter' into Gaza as weather worsens
Ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a statement urging Israel to lift restrictions and allow essential supplies into Gaza. They expressed con...
UAE-backed southern Yemen separatists to hold independence referendum
UAE-supported separatist groups within Southern Yemen's Transitional Council (STC) announced plans for an independence referendum amidst ongoing conflicts with Saudi Arabia and its allies. STC Preside...
Seven killed as Saudi coalition strikes UAE-backed forces in Yemen
Air strikes conducted by a Saudi-led coalition have killed seven separatist fighters in Yemen, according to an official from the group. This marks the first such casualties following the Southern Tran...
Saudi Arabia launches Hadramout offensive as Gulf rivalry haunts Yemen
Fighting continues in Hadramout province, Yemen, between forces aligned with Saudi Arabia's government and those supported by the United Arab Emirates. This conflict underscores the increasing tension...
7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed separatists in ‘peaceful’ Yemen operation
Air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition killed seven separatist fighters from the Southern Transition Council (STC) in Yemen on Friday. These attacks follow the STC's recent territorial gains in Hadram...
Saudi airstrikes hit UAE-aligned STC forces in Hadramout
Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes near the Saudi-Yemen border in Hadramout province due to ongoing clashes between forces loyal to the Saudi-backed provincial governor and those aligned with the separ...
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
Despite years of projecting power together, growing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and UAE has surfaced due to diverging interests and competition for influence in regions like Yemen. This tension is ev...
Lockheed Martin secures $142.6M THAAD support deal for UAE
The United States Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract modification worth $142.6 million to provide ongoing maintenance and sustainment support for two Terminal High Alt...
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to fully pull out its military forces from Yemen following pressure from Saudi Arabia, which had demanded the UAE's withdrawal within 24 hours....
Zelensky: Silence From India and UAE Regarding Condemnation of Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed disappointment over the lack of condemnation from India and the United Arab Emirates regarding recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian children. He hi...
UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen after Saudi ultimatum over Mukalla air strike
The United Arab Emirates announced its intention to withdraw all remaining forces from Yemen after receiving a 24-hour ultimatum from Saudi Arabia following an air strike on the port city of Mukalla. ...
A war within a war: Yemen's latest conflict
Since 2014, Yemen has been engaged in a civil war with Houthi rebels backed by Iran, leading to a Saudi-led military intervention. A new struggle is emerging between armed factions within the governme...
Saudi Arabia bombs UAE shipment in Yemen and calls out Emirati role
On December 30, 2025, Saudi Arabia bombed an Emirati shipment of weapons and vehicles destined for southern Yemen's separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC). The shipment allegedly or...
From brothers to rivals: Key moments in Saudi-UAE relations​
A Saudi airstrike on what was claimed as an UAE-linked weapons shipment in Yemen represents the most significant escalation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to date. This marks a shift from their former r...
Saudi Arabia hits Mukalla port amid rift with UAE over Yemen
Clash Report states that Saudi Arabia has targeted Mukalla port in Yemen with airstrikes due to the presence of vessels carrying armored vehicles and weapons destined for UAE-supported separatist forc...
China tests integrated air operations in UAE exercise
Chinese and Emirati military forces have concluded the 'Falcon Shield-2025' joint air exercise, marking China's initial deployment of frontline aircraft types to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for com...
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan's killing fields
Colombian ex-soldiers recruited for high-paying jobs by Emirati networks have found themselves involved in conflict zones in Sudan where they face grave dangers including death, mass killings, rapes, ...
Saudi Arabia Deports 24,000 Pakistani Beggars After Warning To Islamabad
In 2025, Saudi Arabia expelled 24,000 Pakistani nationals due to allegations of organized begging and related criminal activities. This measure aligns with a wider Gulf initiative aimed at reducing il...
Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight
Anduril and UAE's Edge recently unveiled Omen, a transformative drone capable of both hovering and speedy flight. This new system marks the beginning of their collaboration aimed at developing and man...
Analysis-Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike in Yemen has triggered tension between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), potentially driving Emirati forces to withdraw from the conflict-ridden nation. ...
Qatar joins US 'Pax Silica' as it races to catch up with Gulf neighbours on AI
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
Best of frenemies: Saudi, UAE rivalry bursts into view
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have publicly shown their rivalry for regional influence, particularly evident in Yemen. This growing conflict reflects diverging interests across various geo...
Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen
Oman's foreign minister met with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh to discuss a political solution for the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The meeting follows an escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and UA...
Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen, Links UAE to Separatists' Advances
The article discusses Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen and its allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting separatist groups within Yemen, leading to territorial gains. It hi...
Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen after striking shipment
The Saudi Foreign Ministry has condemned actions by UAE-backed separatists in Yemen as a threat to the kingdom's security and labeled them 'highly dangerous'. This follows Saudi-led coalition strikes ...
Yemen’s separatists announce constitution, UAE withdraws all its troops
The Yemeni separatist movement declared a constitution for an independent southern state and called on other factions to recognize this move. This announcement is seen as a declaration of independence...
How Two Powerful US Allies Came to Blows in Yemen
The article details the conflict between two staunch U.S. allies - Saudi Arabia and UAE - over their differing approaches to power consolidation and influence in Yemen during the ongoing civil war, le...
Yemen's STC aims to hold an independence referendum in two years
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) of Yemen declared its intention to hold an independence referendum within two years following the recent territorial expansions in Yemen, a move backed by the U...
Saudi envoy says leader of Yemen separatist group STC blocked delegation's Aden landing
The Saudi ambassador to Yemen reported on Friday that Aidarus Al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), denied landing permissions for a Saudi delegation flight into Ad...
Factbox-UAE foreign policy in spotlight after Yemen escalation
The UAE has adopted an assertive foreign policy and expanded its influence across the Middle East and Africa through alliances with states or proxies, military interventions, and financial aid, primar...
India and UAE condemned attack on Putin’s house that “never happened.” Zelenskyy asks: Where’s their condemnation of killed Ukrainian children?
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine has criticized India and the United Arab Emirates for condemning an alleged attack that never occurred on Russian President Putin’s residence, while questioning why simi...
Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen
Saudi Arabia has declared its national security as non-negotiable and has endorsed the demand for United Arab Emirates (UAE) forces to withdraw from Yemen within 24 hours. This comes after a Saudi-led...
2025: Why Gulf defense megadeals finally met reality
In 2025, defense planners in the Gulf region moved from symbolic arms deals to achieving tangible security benefits through investments in technology like drones and fighter jets....
UAE president to visit Japan for the first time in 36 years
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, is scheduled to visit Japan for the first time since his predecessor’s last trip in 1987. He will meet with Emperor Naruhito and be hosted...
US response muted as Gulf allies clash in Yemen
With the United States preoccupied elsewhere, tensions have escalated between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their proxy conflict in Yemen. This shift marks a new phase in the ongo...
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