Middle East

Saudi Arabia backs Yemeni president’s call for Riyadh talks, urges southern factions to attend

Saudi Arabia backs Yemeni president’s call for Riyadh talks, urges southern factions to attend

Riyadh says it welcomes al-Alimi's request, urges all southern factions to 'actively' attend conference to formulate comprehensive framework for 'just solutions'

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Yemen’s STC leader announces 2-year ‘transitional phase,’ southern ‘referendum’
02.01.2026

Yemen’s STC leader announces 2-year ‘transitional phase,’ southern ‘referendum’

Aidrous al-Zubaidi say plan includes UN-supervised dialogue with northern Yemeni parties and popular vote on ‘south’s right to self-determination’

Malaysia’s Mahathir decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza
02.01.2026

Malaysia’s Mahathir decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza

'Humanity cannot claim to be civilised ... We see gross injustice, massacres, murders unlimited and we do nothing,' says former premier

Government forces seize key military sites in Yemen’s Hadhramaut as STC withdraws
02.01.2026

Government forces seize key military sites in Yemen’s Hadhramaut as STC withdraws

Nation’s Shield Forces seize Brigade 37 camp; STC-linked forces withdraw from Seiyun HQ and Al-Safaq checkpoint, state media say

'Cynical, calculated attempt': MSF warns Israel’s registration threat could block humanitarian aid in Gaza
02.01.2026

'Cynical, calculated attempt': MSF warns Israel’s registration threat could block humanitarian aid in Gaza

Israel’s actions are 'a cynical and calculated attempt to prevent organizations from providing services in Gaza and the West Bank, Palestine,' says medical charity

NGO says Israeli deregistration could halt life-saving aid in Palestine
02.01.2026

NGO says Israeli deregistration could halt life-saving aid in Palestine

Medical Aid for Palestinians warns deregistration would close health facilities, halt food distributions, collapse shelter programs, and cut off life-saving care