The Somali government has canceled security and defense agreements with the UAE concerning key ports, citing breaches of the country’s sovereignty.

The Iranian foreign minister says no country is allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of independent states.

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says the leader of the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) has fled to the United Arab Emirates via Somaliland after skipping peace talks in Riyadh.

Yemen’s conflict is entering a decisive phase as the Saudi-led coalition intensifies military operations against separatist forces in the south.

The Saudi-backed coalition has carried out a series of strikes in southern Yemen, targeting an arms depot used by leader of the pro-secession Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidarous al-Zubaidi.

The leader of Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) flees to an unknown location ahead of planned talks in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen says Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threatening regional and international security.