An offensive by Yemeni government-allied forces appeared to turn the tide in a conflict that has become a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Yemen Sends Its Military to Push Out Separatist Faction
The Saudi-backed government in Yemen said it would send forces to reclaim territory from a group that the United Arab Emirates supports.
Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.
Saudi-led forces struck an Emirati shipment early Tuesday, worsening tensions between the once-close allies. The Saudis said the shipment had arms for a separatist group, which the Emiratis denied.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies
In office for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.
Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
Yemeni Separatists Set Sights on Houthi-Controlled Capital
The Southern Transitional Council has seized control of parts of Yemen over the past week, with ambitions to create a “south Arabian state.”
In Yemen, Separatist Forces Backed by UAE March Into Oil-Rich Region
The separatists were battling to secure the region’s oil fields, residents and the group’s officials said. Their swift advance could be a turning point in Yemen’s decade-long civil war.
Abdul Gani Bhat Dies at 93; Kashmiri Separatist Championed Dialogue
Mr. Bhat, a scholar of Persian literature, was a rare and eloquent voice of moderation in Kashmir’s often militant separatist movement.
Xi Jinping Visits Tibet as Dalai Lama’s Succession Looms
A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.