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UAE forces to depart Yemen after Saudi demands, strikes
On December 30, the United Arab Emirates announced that its forces would leave Yemen after Saudi Arabia insisted that the UAE withdraw from the country the same day, echoing demands from leaders of Yemen’s internationally recognized government (IRG). Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been part of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen to fight the Houthis. However, they have divergent policies and preferred actors in the country. The developments follow Saudi strikes overnight on December 29-30 on the port of Mukalla in southern Yemen, supposedly targeting Emirati efforts to supply southern Yemeni forces. In the preceding days, UAE-backed southern separatist forces rejected demands to withdraw from territory that they had recently seized in eastern Yemen. In early December, forces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a party to Yemen’s IRG, marched east and seized the governorates of Hadramawt and Al Mahrah, which extend from the southern coast to Yemen’s northern border with Saudi Arabia and eastern border with Oman. The STC, backed by the UAE, advocates for the secession of southern Yemen and now controls the governorates that comprise the state of South Yemen. However, other members of the IRG, many aligned with Saudi Arabia, insist on the authority of the IRG’s official bodies over a unified Yemen. Saudi Arabia views the recently captured territory, particularly Hadramawt on its border, as crucial not only to Yemeni stability but to Saudi security. On December 30, Yemeni President Rashid al Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the IRG’s executive body, issued an official decree requiring the withdrawal of Emirati forces. “First: To cancel the Joint Defense Agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Second: All Emirati forces and their personnel must withdraw from all Yemeni territory within (24) hours. Third: The Homeland Shield Forces must move and take control of all camps in the governorates of Hadramawt and Al Mahra,” the decree stated. The Homeland Shield Forces, also translated as the National Shield Forces, is a Saudi-backed force formed by Alimi in 2023. Saudi Arabia quickly expressed its support for the president’s decree.
By Dena Falken Esq11 days ago in 01
Justice Dept. Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files
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By Dena Falken Esq11 days ago in 01
Black Internet Responds to Petition to Deport Nicki Minaj From the U.S.
Rapper Nicki Minaj has been a trending topic a lot as of late. But unfortunately for her, it’s now causing some people to take some truly dramatic measures!As we previously told you, just before the Christmas holiday, the “Beez In the Trap” rapper came under fire for further aligning herself with President Donald Trump and his MAGA crew after popping out with with Charlie Kirk’s widow at at a political event for Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Prior to that, she had alienated herself from her fans after she decided to speak out against the killing of Christians in Nigeria and thanked Trump for prioritizing religious freedom. All of this comes after she also went online and disparaged countless celebrities like Jay-Z and more.
By Dena Falken Esq11 days ago in 01
Why Everyone Feels Burned Out in the Age of Hustle Culture
It’s 10 p.m., your laptop is still open, and you’re scrolling through work emails, social media, and half-finished projects. You tell yourself: “Just one more task.” But deep down, you know this isn’t sustainable. Welcome to the age of hustle culture — a world where being busy has become a badge of honor, and burnout is almost expected.
By Yasir khan12 days ago in 01
TV Icon Melanie Watson Dead at 57
The world of television is in pain over a grievous loss. Melanie Watson, the ever-loved TV icon, passed away when she was 57 years old, leaving behind silence that feels heavy and unfair. For millions of viewers, she was more than an actress. She was a face so familiar, comforting, and home-like that her voice would feel home. Her death has created a deep emotional void, one which words struggle to fill.
By iftikhar Ahmad13 days ago in 01
Everything You Need to Know About AVENGERS DOOMSDAY
Avengers Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the most intense and emotional chapters in the Marvel universe. This story is not just another battle between heroes and villains. It is about consequences, broken worlds, and the cost of saving reality one last time. The tone is darker, more personal, and far more final than what fans have seen before. Every decision matters, and not everyone will walk away unchanged.
By Dena Falken Esq13 days ago in 01
Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla
The atmosphere inside the Bernabeu carried a sense of anticipation from the opening whistle. Supporters were not just watching another league match, they were aware history could be written. Every Mbappe touch was met with expectation, and each missed chance drew sharp breaths from the stands. Even before the decisive penalty, the crowd sensed the moment was coming, adding to the tension of an already demanding game.
By Dena Falken Esq14 days ago in 01
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, the talented axeman and keyboardist whose musical soul helped mold a signature sound with The Cure, has died at age 65 after an illness while at home during the Christmas holiday. His passing was confirmed with deep sadness by the band, who described him as warm-hearted, creative, and a vital presence in their story.
By iftikhar Ahmad15 days ago in 01
Yearender: U.S. role in Gaza -- not peacemaker, but war-enabler
GAZA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- By the end of 2025, the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip appeared to be holding, a development many credited to the United States. Yet a closer look at the whole year and the two-year war reveals a different reality.
By Dena Falken Esq15 days ago in 01
