Armed conflicts and attacks

Yemen (recognized by United Nations) scraps its defense pact with the UAE, with leader Rashad al-Alimi ordering all Emirati forces to leave within 24 hours. Concurrently, he declares a 90-day national state of emergency and a three-day total blockade on the country's southern and eastern regions. (upday) (Reuters)

• https://www.upday.com/de/nahost/jemen-beendet-allianz-mit-emiraten-24-stunden-ultimatum-fur-truppenabzug/tpkwsrt?utm_campaign=yana
• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-led-coalition-yemen-calls-civilians-mukalla-port-evacuate-saudi-state-news-2025-12-30/

Armed conflicts and attacks

Saudi Arabia bombs the port of Mukalla, Yemen, targeting a ship with weapons delivered from the United Arab Emirates to the Southern Transitional Council. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-bomb-yemen-mukalla-weapons-uae-9fc56e4678a12f56d61b1ecf855d4a4e