Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that any military movements violating de-escalation efforts will face immediate and direct intervention. This decisive stance follows a formal request from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, seeking urgent measures to protect civilians in Hadramaut Province from "grave and horrific human rights violations" committed by armed elemen

Following a relentless 10-hour aerial assault on Kyiv involving 500 drones and 40 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Vladimir Putin’s actions speak louder than words, proving he "does not want peace." The strike, which targeted critical energy infrastructure, left 40% of the capital without heating and resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Zelenskyy emphasized that while Russian officials engage in prolonged talks, "Dagger missiles and Shahed drones" ar

RIYADH/ADEN, Dec. (Xinhua) -- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud on Saturday warned the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw from military camps in two Yemeni governorates and hand them over to local authorities, a day after Saudi warplanes conducted warning airstrikes on STC‑affiliated military sites. This video screenshot shows militants affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) near the site of airstrikes in Hadramout, Yemen, Dec. 26,

by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Dec. (Xinhua) -- As 2025 draws to a close, Egypt has reaffirmed its position as a key mediator in the Gaza crisis, pairing intensive diplomacy to sustain a fragile ceasefire with a large-scale humanitarian operation that has delivered hundreds of thousands of tons of aid and winter relief supplies to the war-torn enclave. From hosting negotiations that led to the October ceasefire to facilitating aid flows through Rafah and rejecting forced displacemen

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off for Florida this Sunday for a pivotal sixth encounter with President Donald Trump since his inauguration. While the White House remains silent on the official schedule, all eyes are on the Mar-a-Lago resort this Monday. Despite their historical alliance, Israeli officials are bracing for a "heated" atmosphere, citing fundamental disagreements over the post-war roadmap for the Gaza Strip. The primary friction point involves Tru

The region at the heart of transformations. 2025 witnessed profound geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, where the blood of burning conflicts mingled with the ambitions of an independent renaissance. According to Xinhua News Agency’s analysis, the region is experiencing a state of extreme volatility, where military force alone is no longer capable of redrawing maps; instead, the countries of the region have begun formulating a new path based on collective security and stru

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff has informed regional mediators that Phase II of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is slated to begin in January 2026, according to Israeli media. The announcement precedes a high-stakes meeting in Miami between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, aimed at finalizing the implementation of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. While Witkoff highlighted the progress of Phase I—including humanitarian aid surges and the return of nearly all ho

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirmed on Thursday that Israeli forces will "never" withdraw from the Gaza Strip. Katz outlined a permanent strategic presence involving a "significant security zone" within Gaza to protect Israeli border towns, maintaining that the military will hold dominant positions even after the dismantling of Hamas's infrastructure. Crucially, Katz unveiled a vision for establishing "settlement nuclei"  in Northern Gaza, describing them as vital

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that its southern military group has seized control of the village of Svyato-Pokrovskoe in the Donetsk region. According to the daily briefing, Russian forces are also continuing "mopping-up operations" in the city of Myrnohrad (Dymytrov) while thwarting Ukrainian counter-attacks near the village of Hryshyne. The report detailed large-scale strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, targeting military airfields, seaports, e

Tensions between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have spiked following deadly clashes in Aleppo. SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi reaffirmed his commitment to the March 10 agreement signed with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s government, detailing a theoretical framework to integrate the SDF into the Ministry of Defense as three divisions and two brigades. Abdi signaled that 2026 would mark a "new beginning" for his forces rather than their dissolution. How

Israeli security sources have revealed that Russia is conducting clandestine mediation between Israel and Syria to reach a comprehensive security agreement, reportedly with U.S. approval. According to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Baku, Azerbaijan, is currently hosting direct meetings between high-ranking officials from both sides, while Moscow manages the negotiations behind the scenes. This diplomatic push coincides with a significant Russian military re-enga

Israel has formally rejected a joint statement from 14 Western nations—including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Canada—calling for a reversal of its decision to establish 11 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar labeled the international criticism a "moral error" and "discriminatory," asserting that foreign governments cannot restrict Jewish habitation in the region. The 14 nations argued that these unilateral measures "violate

President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled an updated peace roadmap, developed in collaboration with U.S. envoys in Florida, aiming to resolve the nearly four-year-old war. The 20-point plan introduces the concept of a "Free Economic Zone" or Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in parts of Donetsk. Under this proposal, Ukrainian and Russian heavy forces would withdraw symmetrically (up to 40km) from the current front line, while maintaining Ukrainian administrative and police control sup

North Korea showcased significant progress in its naval nuclear program on Thursday, releasing images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a nearly complete 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine. Kim described the vessel as a "historic milestone" for the country's strategic deterrence, emphasizing its role as a "strategic cruise missile submarine" designed to modernize the North's naval nuclear arsenal. Accompanied by his daughter and top military officials, Kim condemned South Kor

Syrian authorities announced early Thursday the capture of a high-ranking ISIS leader, identified as "Abu Omar Tabiah" (the self-proclaimed "Governor of Damascus"), during a "precise security operation" in Moadamiyet al-Sham, rural Damascus. Brigadier General Ahmed al-Dalati confirmed that the raid was executed by Syrian special units in close coordination with General Intelligence and International Coalition forces. Several aides were also detained, and suicide belts and wea

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) achieved a significant tactical gain on Wednesday by capturing the Abu Qamra area in the Karnoi locality, North Darfur, after fierce clashes with the Joint Forces of armed movements. Reports indicate that the RSF is currently mobilizing along the "Desert Axis" to launch a decisive assault on the final three localities under opposition control: Ambro, Karnoi, and Tina. This offensive follows an urgent appeal from Darfur’s Governor, Minni Arko Min

In a heated emergency session of the UN Security Council, Russia and China leveled harsh criticisms against the United States' recent actions toward Venezuela. Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia condemned the U.S. naval blockade as "cowboy behavior" and a dangerous violation of international law. China echoed these sentiments, labeling U.S. unilateral sanctions as "political bullying" that jeopardizes regional stability and global maritime freedom. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz

A late-night explosion in southern Moscow claimed the lives of two traffic police officers and a suspect they were attempting to detain, the Russian Investigative Committee reported Wednesday. The blast occurred in the "Yeletskaya" district when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated as the officers approached the suspect near their patrol vehicle. Authorities have launched a criminal probe into the "attempted murder" of law enforcement and "explosives trafficking

In a devastating loss for the Libyan military, Chief of Staff General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad and four senior officials were killed Tuesday when their chartered aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that debris and bodies were located near the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. The aircraft reportedly issued a distress signal due to a technical failure before vanishing from radar. Prime Minister Abdul

The landmark March 10th agreement between Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi faces a critical threat. Sihanouk Dibo, an official in the Autonomous Administration, warned that the ongoing tensions in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud district could jeopardize the integration roadmap. While Washington is actively pushing for a sustainable de-escalation, the situation remains fragile following deadly skirmishes. Health authorities in Aleppo confirmed 4 civilia