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The Southern Transitional Council claims broad control across eight southern Yemeni governorates following a military operation dubbed 'Promising Future.'
STC official Amr al-Bidh says the move aims to unify the southern armed forces to improve stability and security.
The STC says senior figures from other groups left Aden, including the head of the eight-member body that acts in place of a president.
The STC’s advance marks a shift in power in southern Yemen and could affect autonomy demands.
Presidential Council head Rashad al-Alimi criticised the STC actions as undermining government legitimacy.
A UAE official said the country supports a political process aligned with Gulf-backed initiatives and UN resolutions.
There has been no immediate comment from Saudi Arabia on the STC’s moves.
The STC has previously received UAE backing during Yemen’s civil war and has clashed with the Saudi-backed government.
Since 2022, the STC has operated in a southern administration outside Houthi control under a Saudi-backed power-sharing framework.
The latest move coincides with regional diplomatic activity in Riyadh with diplomats being briefed on developments.

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NASA and scientists say the 2027 eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse of the century, lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
The 2027 path starts in Morocco and Spain, then crosses North Africa and the Middle East before peaking near Yemen and Somalia.
Experts say the duration varies with the Moon's distance from Earth and whether the eclipse is total or annular at different points along the path.
NASA notes that precise shadow movement depends on the Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s distance from Earth.
The maximum duration will be observed in Egypt, specifically Luxor and Aswan.
Astronomers rely on data from organizations like the US Naval Observatory and HM Nautical Almanac Office.
The 2024 April eclipse over North America and potential Spain 2027 are highlighted as notable context for comparison.
The 2027 event will cross regions including Morocco, Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.
A map from NASA outlines the eclipse path across Africa and the Middle East.
Observers will be advised to consult official sources for viewing safety and updates.

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The U.N. chief urged the Houthis to release all detained U.N. personnel and to act in good faith.
Guterres condemned referrals of U.N. personnel to Yemen’s special criminal court as a violation of international law.
There are 59 U.N. personnel detained, all Yemeni nationals, with some held incommunicado for years.
The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014 and have since waged a civil war, imprisoning thousands.
The U.N. remains in constant contact with the Houthis and other regional actors over detainee access and safety.
The detainees include U.N. staff, with a broader crackdown affecting NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions.
The conflict context: Yemen’s war began with Houthis seizing Sanaa and evolving into a broader civil war.
The issue underscores international law concerns over detentions of staff and access for humanitarian operations.
The announcement comes as the COP30 climate summit proceedings are referenced in the UN's public appearances.

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