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Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi Arabia, Reclaim Territory From Separatists
BySaeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

An offensive by Yemeni government-allied forces appeared to turn the tide in a conflict that has become a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Tensions between Saudis and Emiratis over future of Yemen reach boiling point
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor December 30, 2025

Dispute has potential to create civil war in south of Yemen and spill over into neighbouring countriesTensions between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the future of Yemen and the imminent possibility of the declaration of an independent …

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UAE promises to withdraw forces from Yemen after bombing by Saudi Arabia
ByAssociated Press December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

The attack was aimed at what Riyadh called a shipment of weapons for separatists from the UAEThe United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia bombed what it said was a shipment of weapons for separatis…

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Saudi-Led Group in Yemen Tells Separatists to Withdraw, or Be ‘Dealt With’
ByIsmaeel Naar and Adam Rasgon December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

The Saudis ramped up their rhetoric against a faction that has seized parts of Yemen in recent weeks.

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Southern separatists on rise in Yemen report Saudi airstrikes near positions
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor December 26, 2025

Warning shots that allegedly struck close to UAE-backed forces come week after Riyadh called for troop withdrawalA separatist group in southern Yemen that this month seized two oil-rich provinces has claimed that Saudi Arabia fired warning airstrikes d…

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Yemen’s Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade of Fighting
ByIsmaeel Naar December 23, 2025

The Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government plan to exchange about 2,900 detainees, a rare humanitarian win at a time of deepening political stalemate.

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Yemen’s Civil War Could Escalate Again. Here’s What to Know.
ByIsmaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim December 8, 2025

An armed group backed by the United Arab Emirates has pushed into the oil-rich province of Hadramout, a move that could reignite the conflict after years of a stalemate.

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Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen
ByAssociated Press October 19, 2025

Five Yemenis and 15 foreign workers held as Iran-backed group steps up its campaign against international agenciesHouthi rebels have detained 20 employees at a UN facility in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.They are holding five Yemenis and 15 internation…

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Yemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official
ByShuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim October 16, 2025

It was unclear when Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Ghomari was killed, or by whom, but Israel appeared to claim the killing.

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Israel Attacks Yemeni Capital, a Day After Houthi Drone Strike
ByVivian Nereim September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

The Israeli military said it was targeting sites linked to the Houthi militia, but a witness said a residential building was hit. A day earlier, a Houthi drone hit the Israeli city of Eilat.

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