The flag of South Yemen is being hoisted above buildings and roads after the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a UAE-backed separatist movement, made huge advances in Yemen’s southeast. 

In recent days, footage has circulated showing a build up of STC forces moving towards Hadhramaut, as part of a military operation labelled “The Promising Future”.  The developments had raised fears of a direct confrontation between UAE-backed forces and Saudi-backed tribal groups in the region.  Hadhramaut makes up about a third of Yemen’s territory, and holds...
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Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on ending Ukraine war

Ukraine’s president says latest discussions on peace proposals with US were ‘constructive, although not easy’Ukraine’s President Zelensky will hold talks in London today with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz The leaders will discuss the latest peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, drafted during talks...
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Japan, Italy leaders eye 1st in-person summit in mid-January – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is arranging to meet her Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, in Tokyo .

The leaders for their first in-person summit around Jan 16, a government source said, as the two countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid growing challenges posed by China and Russia. Both female leaders with strong conservative credentials, the meeting is also expected to be an opportunity to deepen their personal relationship. Meloni’s visit to...
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Thai army launches airstrikes along disputed Cambodia border

Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other once again of starting clashes across the disputed border. Meanwhile, residents on both sides are being evacuated.ConflictsThailandThai army launches airstrikes along disputed Cambodia border Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other once again of starting clashes across the disputed border. Meanwhile, residents on both sides are being evacuated....
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