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Yemen Conflict Escalates: Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 20 UAE-Backed Separatists in Yemen

Yemen Conflict Escalates: Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 20 UAE-Backed Separatists in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition airstrikes kill 20 UAE-backed separatist fighters in Yemen's Hadramout. Strikes escalate rivalry after UAE withdrawal. Details on the…

January 3, 2026

Iran Faces Its Biggest Protests in Three Years Over Economic Collapse, Inflation Surge, & Currency Crisis as Clashes With Security Forces Intensify

Iran faces its biggest protests in three years over economic crisis and inflation, spreading to cities like Qom, with deadly…

January 2, 2026

Iran Unrest: ‘Death to the Dictator’ Chants Echo in Iran as Inflation Protests Spread and Turn Violent

Nationwide protests over economic hardship in Iran have turned violent, with multiple reported deaths as demonstrators clash with security forces…

January 1, 2026

UAE Withdraws from Yemen: Saudi Arabia, UAE Split Over Yemen as Emirati Troops Ordered Out

UAE withdraws remaining forces from Yemen after Saudi-backed ultimatum & airstrike on Mukalla port over alleged weapons shipment, marking a…

December 31, 2025

Iran on Edge as Nationwide Protests Break Out Over Currency Collapse, Inflation & Livelihood Crisis

Iran sees fresh protests as the rial hits a record low, food prices surge, and the government promises dialogue and…

December 30, 2025

Israel Launches Fresh Air Strikes Across Gaza, Putting October 10 Ceasefire Agreement in Question

Israel launches new air and artillery strikes across Gaza, raising fears of ceasefire collapse as violence continues despite October 10…

December 30, 2025

‘Horn of Africa’ Tensions Rise After Israel Becomes First Country to Recognise Somaliland, Somalia Calls for Reversal

Somalia slams Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it an attack on sovereignty. Mogadishu vows diplomatic action as regional tensions rise.

December 27, 2025

Zelensky to Meet Trump in Florida as Ukraine Pushes for US Security Guarantees to End War

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a US-backed peace plan, security guarantees and options…

December 26, 2025

Powerful Bomb Blast Targets Mosque in Syria, 8 Killed, Raising Sectarian Tensions Among Minority Alawite Community

Bomb blast at an Alawite mosque in Homs kills and injures worshippers during Friday prayers, raising fears of rising sectarian…

December 26, 2025

Israel Launches Airstrikes on Hezbollah Positions: Weapons Depots & Training Sites Targeted

Israel launched fresh strikes on Hezbollah weapons depots and training sites in Lebanon, breaching the ceasefire and heightening tensions as…

December 26, 2025