ADEN, June 25 (YPA) – Leaked audio recordings and documented testimonies have revealed the involvement of security leaders loyal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the city of Aden in moral scandals and large-scale sexual and financial blackmail networks targeting girls and women in the city. Political»»»

Riyadh has witnessed, since the beginning of January, an unprecedented wave of political activity involving southern Yemeni leaders and factions. These consultations and discussions among key actors and influential figures are aimed at preparing for the convening of the Southern Dialogue Conference»»»

ADEN, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The head of Yemen's Presidential Council on Saturday said all military forces in southern Yemen will now operate under the command of the Saudi-led coalition, following a failed offensive by separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates. "I announce the formation of »»»

Somalia drawn deeper into Gulf tensions as UAE pulls back forces amid diplomatic rifts, shifting alliances, and escalating rivalries affecting Horn politics Somalia is increasingly feeling the effects of Gulf rivalries after the United Arab Emirates began reducing its military presence locally this»»»

Saudi defence minister calls decision 'brave' but Southern Transitional Council official denies the announcement Yemen's main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), announced it was disbanding on Friday, according to a statement made by one of its members in Saudi Arabi»»»

A delegation of Yemeni separatists in Riyadh said their group was dissolving on Friday after a failed land grab, but the announcement was dismissed by its spokesman who called it "ridiculous". Southern Transitional Council (STC) secretary general Abdulrahman al-Subaihi appeared distracted as he rea»»»

The STC, which Saudi Arabia says is backed by the UAE, launched an offensive against Yemeni gov’t troops in December. Yemen’s main southern separatists ‍have decided to disband following talks in Saudi Arabia, the secretary-general of the organisation has announced. The Southern Transitional Counci»»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: The coalition supporting the Aden government (backed by Saudi Arabia) announced that Aidros Al-Zubaidi, the head of the Southern Transitional Council, refused to board a plane bound for Saudi Arabia despite being officially notified to attend talks»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with US energy technology firm Baker Hughes to localize offshore solutions in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance the localization of offshore products and services in the Kingdom, serving energy markets across»»»

A brain-dead donor from Abu Dhabi has given a new lease of life to a seven-year-old Saudi boy suffering from advanced heart failure, after doctors in Riyadh performed a life-saving heart transplant. Also Read: Dubai: 200 organ transplants in 2024, thanks to 65 donor familiesRegional cooperationThe »»»