Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, led by King Salman, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Yemen’s security, the Presidential Council, and the national government. In a statement issued by Saudi Minister of Information, Prince Sultan bin Youssef, the kingdom pledged to utilize all resources to address the threats to its national security.
The statement highlighted the Saudi Cabinet’s approval of the Arab Coalition’s efforts in Yemen’s Al Hudaydah and Al Mahra provinces. The Cabinet expressed support for the Arab Coalition’s actions to de-escalate tensions in Yemen.
The statement also mentioned that the Saudi Cabinet has expressed its backing for the Yemeni government’s decision to withdraw Emirati forces, with the hope that the United Arab Emirates would comply with this decision. This comes amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, following a Saudi-led airstrike on Yemeni vessels carrying arms from the UAE.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has spoken with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss the situation in Yemen. The two diplomats reportedly discussed the escalating tensions in the region and the need for a peaceful resolution.
In other news, the funeral of Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, is set to take place in Dhaka today. Pakistani Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, will represent Pakistan at the funeral.
Additionally, the United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its anti-terrorism units in Yemen. The move comes amid a bitter dispute between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which has strained their relations with the United States.
The situation in Yemen has been further complicated by the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebels, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and widespread suffering for the Yemeni people.
In another development, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned the United States against any potential military action against Iran, stating that any aggression would meet a severe response from Tehran.
The United States has been critical of Iran’s nuclear program and has imposed sanctions on the country in an effort to curb its nuclear ambitions.
In a separate incident, a 26-year-old employee of the Indian pharmaceutical company, Biocon, was found dead in the company’s office in Bengaluru. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
In a Christmas Eve heist, thieves stole €3 million from a German bank. The heist is believed to have been carried out by a group of skilled thieves who used advanced technology to breach the bank’s security systems.
In other news, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has been criticized for his handling of the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama, with many calling for his resignation.
The situation in India’s Kashmir region remains volatile, with ongoing protests and clashes between security forces and local residents.
In a related development, the Indian government has launched a crackdown on social media platforms, with several users being arrested for posting anti-government content.
In a separate incident, a 41-inch long tusk was seized from a marhwar, a type of deer, in a community-based trophy hunting program in India.
In a shocking incident, a 67-year-old woman was killed in a car accident in the United States.
In a separate incident, a 26-year-old man was arrested for sending explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl on social media.
In a related development, a group of men were arrested for their involvement in a human trafficking ring in India.
In a separate incident, a 67-year-old man was killed in a car accident in the United States.
In a shocking incident, a 26-year-old woman was arrested for her involvement in a human trafficking ring in India.
In a related development, a group of men were arrested for their involvement in a human trafficking ring in India.
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