Southern Transitional Council
Coverage of Southern Transitional Council in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi and UAE showcase public display of unity after months of strained relations
Saudi and UAE officials released simultaneous social media statements affirming their close relationship, following months of tensions over oil, Yemen, and the Iran conflict. The statements emphasized shared history and coordinated vision despite recent disputes, including a Saudi airstrike on UAE military equipment and UAE's exit from OPEC.
- Saudi Arabia and UAE cross-border trade faces delays amid tensions: Report
Cross-border trade between Saudi Arabia and the UAE faces significant delays amid escalating tensions, with reports of blocked bank transfers and truck drivers waiting days to cross. The issues mirror past regional rifts and highlight growing economic and geopolitical competition between the two Gulf neighbors.
- Assassination of Al-Arabiya journalist highlights tensions in southern Yemen
Al-Arabiya journalist Mohammed Aydah was assassinated in Mukalla, Yemen, by an IED planted under his car. Analysts suspect the Houthis or UAE-backed STC, but no group has claimed responsibility. The STC denied involvement and blamed AQAP, which is questioned.