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Turkey in 'advanced talks' to join Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defence pact: Report
Turkey is reportedly engaging in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for a potential defence pact that could lead to the formation of a new military bloc in the Middle East. The deal, which ...
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UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters have withdrawn from the city of Mukalla in eastern Yemen's Hadhramaut province after heavy clashes with Saudi Arabia-backed forces.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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
The African Union, Somalia and Saudi Arabia condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The African Union (AU) has rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, stating that such actions threaten peace and stability across the continent. AU chief Mahamoud Ali Youssouf...
US envoy pushes for Sudan truce in meeting with UAE’s MBZ after talks in Saudi Arabia
The United States envoy met with UAE's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi following discussions in Riyadh this week. The meetings aim to push for a truce in Sudan and address disputes ...
Yemen separatists launch two-year independence transition as strikes kill 20
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen has declared a two-year transition phase towards independence, despite ongoing airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition which resulted in the deaths of 20...
Saudi-Hosted Talks With Afghanistan Yield No Results: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that recent negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul, facilitated by Saudi Arabia, did not yield any results. This continues a trend of unsuccessful talks ...