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Originally Published 2 days ago — by Reuters
Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, appears to be splitting amid a Gulf rivalry, with its leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing Yemen and conflicting statements about the group's disbandment, reflecting tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Guardian
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of helping Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi flee Yemen amid escalating tensions and internal divisions within the separatist movement, highlighting ongoing regional conflicts and diplomatic disputes.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by CNN
Saudi-backed forces in Yemen are advancing to capture a key southern city, Aden, amid escalating tensions with the UAE, which is accused of aiding separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi's flight from the country. The conflict reflects diverging agendas of Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen, with recent military and political moves intensifying the crisis.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by NBC News
Tourists on the Yemeni island of Socotra are stranded due to a political and military rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which has led to the loss of control over the island's airport and infrastructure, complicating evacuation efforts amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Reuters
Tourists on the Yemeni island of Socotra are stranded following a rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which has led to the withdrawal of Emirati troops and a shift in control of the island's airport, highlighting the geopolitical tensions affecting regional influence and tourism.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Reuters
A delegation led by Yemen's main separatist group STC, headed by Aidarous al-Zubaidi, is set to visit Saudi Arabia, signaling potential progress in resolving Yemen's ongoing conflict involving separatists, the internationally recognized government, and regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by AP News
Saudi-backed forces have retaken Yemen's port city of Mukalla in Hadramout after days of airstrikes, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE escalate amid ongoing Yemen conflict, with regional factions and international actors involved in shifting control and diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC News
Saudi-backed forces have retaken Yemen's Hadramout province's capital, Mukalla, after days of airstrikes, amid ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over regional influence and the Yemeni conflict, which involves multiple factions including the internationally recognized government, southern separatists, and Houthi rebels.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The New York Times
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, recaptured an oil-rich region from separatists supported by the UAE, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing proxy conflict in Yemen.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by ABC News
Saudi airstrikes targeted separatist positions in Yemen's port city of Mukalla amid ongoing conflict involving Saudi-backed forces, Yemeni separatists, and regional tensions, with recent escalations including the declaration of an independent southern Yemen and strained Saudi-UAE relations.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, is deploying forces to oust the Southern Transitional Council, a separatist group supported by the UAE, escalating the conflict over control of southern Yemen and deepening Gulf regional tensions.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by bbc.com
Recent clashes in Yemen have led to a direct confrontation between Saudi-backed and UAE-backed forces, with the Southern Transitional Council seeking independence for southern Yemen, escalating regional tensions and threatening the country's stability amid ongoing civil war and humanitarian crises.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by NBC News
Saudi warplanes reportedly struck UAE-backed separatist forces in southern Yemen amid escalating tensions and ongoing clashes over control of key regions, with both sides accusing each other of aggression and escalation in the context of Yemen's prolonged civil war.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times
Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have escalated into a direct confrontation over their interests and influence, particularly in Yemen, marking a significant shift from their previous alliance and highlighting growing rivalry in the Middle East.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Guardian
In 2025, Saudi Arabia set a record with 356 executions, mainly related to drug offenses, marking the second consecutive year of high execution numbers amid ongoing criticism over human rights and the use of capital punishment.