Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared it will continue military operations until all its stated objectives are achieved, signaling a potential intensification of regional tensions amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Iran-aligned group has warned that further missile and drone attacks could follow as fighting continues across multiple fronts involving Israel and its regional adversaries.


Houthis Vow to Continue Operations Until Goals Are Met

Houthis: Will Continue Ops Until All Objectives Are Achieved 

An Iran-backed armed group has launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran war and widening the regional conflict footprint. The attack, reportedly carried out by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, triggered air-raid sirens in parts of southern Israel as Israeli air-defence systems moved to intercept incoming projectiles.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Backed Group Launches Barrage of Missiles Towards Israel

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have entered the conflict, launching their first confirmed missile attack on Israel. The strike marks a significant escalation, opening a new front in the war and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israel says it intercepted the incoming threat as tensions continue to surge across West Asia.


Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile at Southern Israel

Israel Hits Iran's Steel Plants, Economic Warfare Intensifies 

Yemen’s Houthis have issued warnings to both Donald Trump and Israel Defence Forces, saying that continued attacks on Iran could prompt direct retaliatory action by their forces. Speaking amid the widening US‑Israel war on Iran, Houthi leaders warned they are “on the trigger” and prepared to escalate military involvement if further strikes against Iran or its proxies continue.


Houthis Warned Israel & US of Carrying Out Strikes on Iran

Saudi Arabia has reportedly drawn firm red lines over the United Arab Emirates’ actions in Yemen and Sudan, signalling growing strategic tensions between the regional allies. The development underscores shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and Africa, as both nations recalibrate their military, diplomatic, and security priorities amid ongoing conflicts and regional power competition.

Yemen, Sudan Spark Rift Between UAE & Saudi: MBS Puts Abu Dabhi On Notice

Houthi authorities in Yemen have detained more than 20 Christians over the past three months, primarily between late November 2025 and early February 2026, conducting warrantless raids in areas under their control, including Sanaa and Ibb. Human Rights Watch reported that these actions constitute a campaign of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances. 


Houthis Detained Over 20 Christians in the Last 3 Months, Witnesses Describe Warrantless Raids

Yemen’s internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are facing a deepening winter crisis, with freezing temperatures, inadequate shelter, and scarce heating supplies worsening living conditions. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing humanitarian emergency, as children, women, and the elderly are most affected

Yemen: Winter Crisis Deepens in Yemen's IDP Camps 

Yemen's internationally recognized government undergoes major overhaul following the Southern Transitional Council (STC) crisis, with Prime Minister Salem bin Breik resigning and Shaya Zindani appointed as successor.


Major Overhaul in Yemen's Internationally Recognised Govt After STC Crisis

In 2026, global stability is threatened by escalating conflicts from the Middle East to the Sahel. Israel continues strikes in Syria and Gaza, while Sudan faces a deepening displacement crisis. Tensions in Iran, Yemen and the Taiwan Strait add to the volatile outlook for the year ahead.

In 2026, global stability is threatened by escalating conflicts from the Middle East to the Sahel. Israel continues strikes in Syria and Gaza, while Sudan faces a deepening displacement crisis. Tensions in Iran, Yemen and the Taiwan Strait add to the volatile outlook for the year ahead.

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A surge in late-night pizza orders near the Pentagon has revived the "Pizza Index" theory, sparking speculation of intense military activity. Trackers noted spikes at pizzerias like Pizzato Pizza aligning with US operations, echoing historical patterns from past crises. 

Pentagon Pizza Surge Signals Heightened Military Activity

Thousands of Yemenis rallied Saturday in the southern city of Aden in a show of support for a separatist group backed by the United Arab Emirates, a day after it dissolved itself following clashes with forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government.


Yemen Protests: Thousands Rally in Support of Yemen's Main Separatist Group 

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen has announced that the leader of the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) has fled to the United Arab Emirates via Somaliland after skipping planned peace talks in Riyadh, accusing the UAE of smuggling him out of the country.


Yemen crisis: Saudi-led coalition says STC’s Alzubidi fled to UAE

A Saudi-led coalition struck the home province of Yemen's UAE-backed separatist leader on Wednesday, after he failed to show up for talks in Riyadh and was kicked out of the country's presidential body.

Saudi-Yemen Conflict: Saudi Strikes Yemen After STC Leader Skips Talks 

The Saudi-led coalition on Wednesday (Jan 7) said that it launched ‘limited pre-emptive strikes’ in Yemen to prevent UAE-backed secessionists from escalating the conflict. It added that the leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarus Al-Zubaidi, has “fled to an unknown location”. The separatist leader was due to fly to Saudi Arabia Tuesday night for peace talks, but did not board the plane. This comes amid the ongoing tensions in the region. Watch for more details!


Yemen's Saudi-led coalition attacks home province of STC leader 

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reclaimed Hadramaut and Al-Mahra governorates after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) withdrew from Seiyun airport and other strategic positions. The move marks a significant territorial gain for the internationally recognized government amid shifting alliances in the multi-front civil war. 

Yemen's Govt Forces Rapidly Gain Territory From UAE-backed STC 

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces have retaken several provinces from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). Rapid military advances signal a shift in control over strategic regions, with authorities emphasizing restoration of stability.

Yemen: Saudi-Backed Government Retakes Provinces from STC

STC Retreats: Saudi-Backed Forces Regain Control of Key Yemen Provinces

Saudi-backed troops on Saturday retook the resource-rich Yemeni province of Hadramawt, Yemen's presidency said, after confrontations between forces backed by Riyadh and Abu Dhabi deepened a rift between the two Gulf allies.

Saudi-Backed Forces Take Swathes of STC-Controlled Areas 

Saudi Backed Troops Take Control of Hadramawt

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Jan 3) called on Yemen’s southern factions to participate in a “dialogue” in Riyadh after deadly airstrikes and an independence bid. Earlier, the UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence after 20 people were killed in airstrikes launched by a Saudi-led coalition.In a statement on X, the Saudi ministry urged the convening of a “a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to bring together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern cause”, adding that the Yemeni government had issued the invitation for talks.“Building on the close relation between the two brotherly countries and what shared interests require under the current circumstances, and in continuance of the Kingdom’s efforts to support and strengthen the security and stability of the Republic of Yemen and to provide a suitable environment for dialogue, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the request of His Excellency the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and calls upon all southern factions to actively participate in the conference to develop a comprehensive vision for just solutions to the southern cause that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the southern people,” the statement added.Earlier on Friday (Jan 2), Yemen’s UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on two military bases, an airport, and other sites, killing 20.The bombardment and surprise independence bid come after weeks of tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the separatist Southern Transitional Council’s (STC) land-grab.The STC is pushing to declare independence and form a breakaway state, which would split the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest state in two. Yemen had also been divided into North and South from 1967 to 1990.“The Council calls on the international community to sponsor dialogue between the concerned parties in the South and the North,” STC president Aidaros Alzubidi. He also urged talks, warning that the group would declare independence “immediately” if there was no dialogue or if southern Yemen was attacked again.“The Council calls on the international community to sponsor dialogue between the concerned parties in the South and the North,” Alzubidi said. “This constitutional declaration shall be considered immediately and directly effective before that date (January 2, 2028) if the call is not heeded or if the people of the South, their land, or their forces are subjected to any military attacks.”

Earlier on Friday (Jan 2), Yemen’s UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on two military bases, an airport, and other sites, killing 20.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Jan 3) called on Yemen’s southern factions to participate in a “dialogue” in Riyadh after deadly airstrikes and an independence bid. Earlier, the UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence after 20 people were killed in airstrikes launched by a Saudi-led coalition. In a statement on X, the Saudi ministry urged the convening of a “a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to bring together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern cause”, adding that the Yemeni government had issued the invitation for talks. “Building on the close relation between the two brotherly countries and what shared interests require under the current circumstances, and in continuance of the Kingdom’s efforts to support and strengthen the security and stability of the Republic of Yemen and to provide a suitable environment for dialogue, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the request of His Excellency the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and calls upon all southern factions to actively participate in the conference to develop a comprehensive vision for just solutions to the southern cause that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the southern people,” the statement added. Earlier on Friday (Jan 2), Yemen’s UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on two military bases, an airport, and other sites, killing 20. The bombardment and surprise independence bid come after weeks of tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the separatist Southern Transitional Council’s (STC) land-grab. The STC is pushing to declare independence and form a breakaway state, which would split the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest state in two. Yemen had also been divided into North and South from 1967 to 1990. “The Council calls on the international community to sponsor dialogue between the concerned parties in the South and the North,” STC president Aidaros Alzubidi. He also urged talks, warning that the group would declare independence “immediately” if there was no dialogue or if southern Yemen was attacked again. “The Council calls on the international community to sponsor dialogue between the concerned parties in the South and the North,” Alzubidi said. “This constitutional declaration shall be considered immediately and directly effective before that date (January 2, 2028) if the call is not heeded or if the people of the South, their land, or their forces are subjected to any military attacks.”

Earlier on Friday (Jan 2), Yemen’s UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on two military bases, an airport, and other sites, killing 20.

Saudi urges ‘dialogue’ in Riyadh as Yemen separatists announce independence transition after deadly strikes

Saudi-led coalition fighter jets struck forces loyal to Yemen’s UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the Hadhramaut province on Friday after they allegedly set up ambushes targeting Yemeni government troops during the handover of military positions, said Yemen’s Information Ministry undersecretary.

Yemen Crisis: Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Kill UAE-Backed Fighters in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition fighter jets struck forces loyal to Yemen’s UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the Hadhramaut province on Friday after they allegedly set up ambushes targeting Yemeni government troops during the handover of military positions, said Yemen’s Information Ministry undersecretary.


Deadly Strikes Hit Yemen! Saudi-Led Coalition Hits UAE-Backed Fighters 

Breaking | STC: Saudi Arabia struck military camp in Hadhramaut, multiple casualties caused

Flights from Aden International Airport in Yemen were halted amid escalating tensions between the Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists and the Saudi Arabia-backed internationally recognised government. Conflicting claims emerged over whether Saudi authorities required Aden–UAE flights to undergo inspections in Jeddah.

Flights Suspended at Aden Airport as Yemen Tensions Rise Between STC and Saudi-Backed Govt

All flights to and from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were halted on Thursday as the rivalry between the two Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, has been deepening and reshaping war-torn Yemen. Several passengers crowded the terminal at the airport, which is the main international gateway for parts of Yemen outside Houthi control, and kept waiting for any updates on their flights. Later on Thursday, Yemeni sources said flights between Aden and all destinations outside the UAE would resume.&nbsp;&nbsp;Air traffic was shut down after a row over curbs on flights to the UAE, though there were contradictory accounts.&nbsp;“We are suffering, and many other patients and elderly people here are waiting in a difficult situation,” said Awadh al-Subaihi, who was waiting for a flight to Cairo for medical treatment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-killed-as-protests-over-high-inflation-economic-woes-turn-violent-in-iran-1767284635163">3 killed as protests over high inflation, economic woes turn violent in Iran</a>&nbsp;The UAE backs the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) that seized large parts of southern Yemen from the internationally recognised government last month, but Saudi Arabia, which backs the government, regarded the move as a threat, triggering the biggest crisis between the two Gulf powers in decades.&nbsp;The situation is complex, as the UAE-backed STC controls the transport ministry in the internationally recognised coalition government, whose main leadership is supported by Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-nightclub-gutted-in-fire-was-built-illegally-officials-colluded-with-owners-probe-report-1767278546548">Goa nightclub gutted in fire was built illegally, officials colluded with owners</a><h2> STC-controlled ministry accuses Saudi Arabia of imposing air blockade</h2>&nbsp;The ministry accused Saudi Arabia of imposing an air blockade, saying Riyadh had instituted measures requiring all flights to go via Saudi Arabia for extra checks. Saudi Arabia clarified that the restriction was only on flights between Aden and the UAE.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shares-new-york-post-editorial-highly-critical-of-putin-signalling-displeasure-1767270412761">Trump shares New York Post editorial highly critical of Putin, signalling displeasure</a>&nbsp;A Saudi source denied any role in restricting the air traffic and said that the Yemeni government had imposed the requirement on flights between Aden and the UAE in order to curb escalating tensions.The Saudi source added that the STC-controlled ministry responded by ordering a full shutdown of air traffic rather than complying with the restrictions on flights to and from the UAE.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-praises-troops-hails-north-korea-s-invincible-alliance-with-russia-1767263998705">Kim Jong-un praises troops, hails North Korea’s ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia</a>&nbsp;Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of pressuring STC to push towards the kingdom’s borders and declared its national security a “red line”, prompting the UAE to say it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen.&nbsp;The Saudi-led coalition forces also launched an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla that the coalition said was a dock used to provide foreign military support to the separatists.

The UAE backs the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) that seized large parts of southern Yemen from the internationally recognised government last month, but Saudi Arabia, which backs the government, regarded the move as a threat.

All flights to and from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were halted on Thursday as the rivalry between the two Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, has been deepening and reshaping war-torn Yemen. Several passengers crowded the terminal at the airport, which is the main international gateway for parts of Yemen outside Houthi control, and kept waiting for any updates on their flights. Later on Thursday, Yemeni sources said flights between Aden and all destinations outside the UAE would resume. Air traffic was shut down after a row over curbs on flights to the UAE, though there were contradictory accounts. “We are suffering, and many other patients and elderly people here are waiting in a difficult situation,” said Awadh al-Subaihi, who was waiting for a flight to Cairo for medical treatment. Also Read: 3 killed as protests over high inflation, economic woes turn violent in Iran The UAE backs the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) that seized large parts of southern Yemen from the internationally recognised government last month, but Saudi Arabia, which backs the government, regarded the move as a threat, triggering the biggest crisis between the two Gulf powers in decades. The situation is complex, as the UAE-backed STC controls the transport ministry in the internationally recognised coalition government, whose main leadership is supported by Saudi Arabia. Also Read: Goa nightclub gutted in fire was built illegally, officials colluded with owners STC-controlled ministry accuses Saudi Arabia of imposing air blockade The ministry accused Saudi Arabia of imposing an air blockade, saying Riyadh had instituted measures requiring all flights to go via Saudi Arabia for extra checks. Saudi Arabia clarified that the restriction was only on flights between Aden and the UAE. Also Read: Trump shares New York Post editorial highly critical of Putin, signalling displeasure A Saudi source denied any role in restricting the air traffic and said that the Yemeni government had imposed the requirement on flights between Aden and the UAE in order to curb escalating tensions. The Saudi source added that the STC-controlled ministry responded by ordering a full shutdown of air traffic rather than complying with the restrictions on flights to and from the UAE. Also Read: Kim Jong-un praises troops, hails North Korea’s ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of pressuring STC to push towards the kingdom’s borders and declared its national security a “red line”, prompting the UAE to say it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition forces also launched an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla that the coalition said was a dock used to provide foreign military support to the separatists.

The UAE backs the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) that seized large parts of southern Yemen from the internationally recognised government last month, but Saudi Arabia, which backs the government, regarded the move as a threat.

Yemen’s Aden airport air traffic halted amid Saudi-UAE rivalry as rift deepens; passengers stranded

Yemen’s civil war enters a dangerous new phase as Saudi Arabia launches strikes against forces backed by the United Arab Emirates, exposing deep fractures within the coalition fighting in Yemen. The escalation raises fears of wider regional instability, shifting alliances, and renewed violence in an already devastated country, with civilians once again caught in the crossfire.

Yemen's Civil War: Saudi Arabia Strikes UAE Backed Forces 

Saudi Arabia struck Yemen’s Mukalla port, targeting what it said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment. The strike escalated tensions, prompting the UAE to announce the withdrawal of its remaining forces. Yemen’s Presidential Council ordered Abu Dhabi to pull out within 24 hours, while the Southern Transitional Council remained defiant. Saudi Arabia backed the move, citing national security, and regional actors, including Qatar, welcomed statements emphasizing Gulf unity.


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