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Which countries, movements, groups are involved in Yemen's yearslong conflict? - explainer

Yemen's more than decade-long civil war has flared up after a United Arab Emirates-backed separatist movement swept through territory in the south, splintering the Saudi-led coalition.

Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatists forces are seen together with their supporters as they march during a rally in southern port city in Aden, Yemen August 15, 2019.
IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

Yemenis members of the Sabahiha tribes of Lahj gather during a rally to show their support for the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council in the coastal port city of Aden, Yemen. December 14, 2025.

UAE voluntarily pulls counterterrorism units from Yemen following comprehensive assessment

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme

Yemen airstrikes show national security is red line that Saudi Arabia won't let UAE cross -analysis


Saudi-led coalition strikes UAE-backed Southern Transition Council ships in southern Yemen

The strike occurred shortly after an evacuation warning was issued for all civilians in the Mukalla area, advising them to evacuate until further notice ahead of military operations.

A billboard displays the photo of Aidarous al-Zabidi, the head of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025.

Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis

The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen.

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme

As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion

As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

China, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen coordination, communication, enhance relations

A joint statement did not elaborate on which issues the countries will strengthen coordination, but mentioned China's support for Saudi Arabia and Iran developing and enhancing their relations.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER Wang Yi delivers delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum in Beijing, China, October 27, 2025.

UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis

The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.

The South Yemen flag flies as soldiers from the Southern Transitional Council stand guard outside the compound of the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, December 9, 2025.

Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords if Israel shows a clear path to a Palestinian state. Here, MBS meets with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in the White House earlier this week.

American imprisoned for tweets against Saudi gov't returning to US after Trump intervention - CNN

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a US-Saudi dual national, was given a 16-year sentence for tweets criticizing the Saudi government in 2022.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's crown prince and its prime minister Mohammed bin Salman pose at the White House on Tuesday.

Beyond F-35s, MBS seeks strategic reset in high-stakes US diplomatic mission - analysis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to Washington will prioritize defense, trade, and security, marking a new chapter in US-Saudi relations.

 SAUDI CROWN Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2025.

Trump unlikely to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, but could still change mind - report

The potential sale of the fighter jets to Saudi Arabia had raised concerns about Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative military edge in the region.

Israeli Air Force F-35s seen arriving to an Israeli base, on March 15, 2025

World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park

Riyadh is set to launch Beast Land, a theme park modeled on his videos that put people through elaborate endurance challenges.

People walk at the Beast Land theme park, by the current world's most popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, who hit 100 billion total views this month, and modelled the theme park based on his videos that put people through elaborate endurance challenges, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Novem

Saudi Arabia, Israel ties may resume through US mediation, Saudi source tells KAN

According to the source, Riyadh anticipates a return to the type of indirect communication with Israel that was facilitated by the US prior to the October 7 massacre.

 US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman shake hands during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.