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Factbox-Who is fighting in Yemen?
Yemen's civil war has escalated with UAE-backed separatists taking control of southern territory, dividing the Saudi-led coalition that was originally assembled against the Iran-aligned Houthi group. ...
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...
How Israel’s recognition of Somaliland risks destabilising the region
Israel's recognition of Somaliland might lead to increased domestic strife, regional militarization and insurgencies in neighboring nations. Experts warn the move could escalate tensions with groups l...
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...
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UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters have withdrawn from the city of Mukalla in eastern Yemen's Hadhramaut province after heavy clashes with Saudi Arabia-backed forces.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...
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...
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...
Seven people killed by Saudi air strikes in southern Yemen, say separatists
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) reports that seven people were killed and over twenty wounded due to seven air strikes conducted by Saudi Arabia against STC positions in southeastern Yemen. Th...
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....
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...
Houthis would target any Israeli presence in Somaliland, leader warns
The leader of Yemen's Houthi group warned that any Israeli presence in the unrecognized region of Somaliland would be a military target for their forces, citing it as an act of aggression against Soma...
Saudi-led coalition warns of intervention against Yemen separatists
The Saudi-led coalition on Saturday warned that it will support Yemen's government in any military confrontations with separatist forces. Following reported air strikes by the Saudis against positions...
Houthis Mobilize For Southern Offensive in Yemen
The Houthi rebels are intensifying their military build-up and logistical operations with the aim of launching an offensive into southern Yemen regions controlled by government forces backed by a Saud...
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. ...
Egypt says it has 'identical' positions with Saudi Arabia on Yemen and Sudan
During talks in Cairo on Monday, Egypt stated having 'identical' positions with Saudi Arabia on foreign policy issues including Yemen, Sudan, Gaza Strip, and Somaliland. Both countries committed to pr...
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...
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 ...
The Hadramawt and Mahra Crisis: Course and Transformation
An analysis of the ongoing crisis in the governorates of Hadramawt and Mahra in Yemen, examining the political, economic, and social developments within these regions as they navigate through regional...
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...
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...
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...
UN chief condemns Houthi detention of another 10 UN staff in Yemen
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Houthi rebels for detaining an additional ten U.N. personnel in Yemen, increasing the total number to sixty-nine. The U.N. calls...
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...
Trump's bet on regime change in Venezuela is a sharp departure from MAGA agenda
Recent actions by President Trump have included military interventions in various countries such as Syria, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia, along with threats to invade Greenland and Panama. Th...
Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt says military
Military officials reported that Saudi-backed forces advanced in Yemen's Hadramawt region on Saturday, highlighting the growing conflict between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over their support for different f...
What's next for Yemen as UAE withdraws, rift with Saudi Arabia grows?
As tensions increase between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia over their involvement in Yemen, questions arise regarding the future of both countries' influence there. With the potentia...
Why It Took Pakistan So Long To Sell JF-17 Fighter Jets To An Arab Country
This article discusses the delayed sale of Pakistan's domestically developed JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to an unspecified Arab country, examining potential political and military reasons behind the de...
Yemen's main separatist group denies disbanding
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council has denied reports of disbanding through a statement released on X. This follows conflicting remarks by group members regarding its future in the wake of recent d...
Battles in Hadramawt and Southern Transition Council Talks About an Expected Attack
Battles are ongoing in Hadramawt province of Yemen. Additionally, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has warned about a potential impending offensive....
Yemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens
Air traffic at Yemen's Aden international airport ceased on Thursday amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government imposed new flight restr...
Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatist group of Yemen stated that government forces supported by the Saudi-led coalition will enter territories previously seized by STC. This move appears ...
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says it will deal with military moves in Hadramout
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has issued a warning that any military actions by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the province of Hadramout will be countered to safeguard civilians, accord...
As UAE-Saudi rivalry heats up, Yemen’s STC accuses Riyadh of airstrikes
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates, is facing criticism from Saudi Arabia after launching a military offensive. The STC now accuses Riyadh of conducting ai...
Yemen’s STC announces self-determination process for south: What to know
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen has declared its process towards self-determination for the southern regions of the country. This move follows recent escalations against Saudi Arabia ...
Sky News Arabia slammed online for 'legitimising' UAE-backed Yemen secessionists
Social media users have criticized Sky News Arabia, an Arabic-language TV channel partly owned by the UAE, for allegedly promoting paramilitary forces in Yemen and Sudan. The STC in southern Yemen and...
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