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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-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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
The European Union has expressed concerns over recent events in Hadramout and Al Mahra provinces of Yemen, stating that they pose new risks to regional stability. The EU calls for de-escalation measur...
UAE says it ends mission of counterterrorism units in Yemen voluntarily
The United Arab Emirates' defense ministry stated on Monday that its counterterrorism units have ended their mission in Yemen voluntarily. The decision follows a thorough review of recent events....