Yemen
Still image from a social media video claiming to show Saudi airstrikes targeting Southern Transitional Council (STC) positions in Sayoun, Yemen, released on January 2, 2026. [Reuters]

Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026

  • Saudi Arabia welcomes Yemen’s internationally-recognised government’s request to convene a conference in Riyadh for all factions to find a comprehensive solution to the issue, as the Saudi-led coalition air strikes target positions held by the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout province.
  • This comes as the STC, which the United Arab Emirates backs, announced it plans to call a referendum on independence for southern Yemen.