💨 Abstract

The United Arab Emirates expressed concern over escalating tensions in Yemen, where Saudi-backed forces clashed with UAE-backed southern separatists. The Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced plans for an independence referendum, while Saudi forces retook key areas. The crisis has strained relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, fracturing the coalition fighting the Houthi movement. Yemen's strategic location and ongoing conflict have led to a complex regional crisis, with both sides accusing each other of escalating tensions.

Courtesy: theprint.in