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          A video grab shows armed vehicles at Seiyun International Airport in Yemen's Hadhramaut province. AFP

          Infighting among Yemen's anti-Houthi forces reaches Mukalla

          MENAJanuary 03, 2026
          A video grab shows an alleged strike against Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Hadhramaut. AFP

          UAE urges dialogue as Saudi Arabia declares readiness to host Yemeni talks

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          Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight

          MENADecember 31, 2025
          Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on Wednesday. Photo: Foreign Ministry of Oman / X

          Omani Foreign Minister meets Saudi counterpart in Riyadh

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          MENADecember 30, 2025
          Damaged military vehicles in the port of Mukalla. AFP

          Yemeni Presidential Council members denounce 'unilateral decisions' by chairman

          MENADecember 30, 2025
          The UAE ended its military presence within the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in 2019 but retained some specialised teams as part of counter-terrorism efforts. UAE Presidential Court

          UAE withdraws remaining counter-terrorism personnel from Yemen

          GulfDecember 30, 2025
          A fighter from the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Aden. AFP

          Yemen formally asks Saudi-led coalition to counter southern military movements

          MENADecember 28, 2025
          Southern troops patrol during a rally calling for South Yemen’s independence in the southern port city of Aden, on December 25. EPA

          US 'concerned' by recent events in southern Yemen

          MENADecember 26, 2025
          The UAE said it welcomes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Yemen, a day after the kingdom said the STC's actions undermine stability. photo: UAE Presidential Court

          UAE praises Saudi Arabia's efforts for security in Yemen

          MENADecember 26, 2025
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