Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Members of the forces of Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, look on as they arrive in a mountainous area where they are launching a military operation in the southern province of Abyan, Yemen, December 15, 2025. REUTERS / Stringer

How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again

With the Southern Transitional Council now claiming control of the entire south, what comes next?

A photo taken while embedded with the Israeli Army and cleared by Israeli military censors shows Israeli soldiers from the special unit Yahalom next to an underground tunnel in the Al-Shaboura neighborhood of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 08 December 2025 (issued 09 December 2025). Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was reportedly held captive in the tunnel in recent years, before his body was handed over by Hamas. The tunnel is over seveb kilometers long and approximately 25 meters deep. EPA / ATEF SAFADI

What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?

One year since Assad’s fall: Where is Syria today?

Is US pressure finally forcing Israel to address settler violence?

UAE news

Owners will be permitted to bring pets to hotels and restaurants which sign up to the new pet-friendly policy. Photo: Unsplash

Abu Dhabi to welcome cats and dogs at hotels and restaurants under updated rules

Venues will be encouraged to set up dedicated areas for companion animals

UAE

Motorist in Dubai jumps red light and injures two in crash

UAE

UAE's Christians mark Christmas Day with services in several languages

UAE

'May this day bring peace': President Sheikh Mohamed sends Christmas wishes

UAE

How UAE has carried Sheikh Zayed's legacy around the world - from Antarctica to China

UAE

Dubai hospital aims to be 'global hub' for new spinal muscular atrophy treatment

UAE

Sharjah Ruler says launch of dairy farm and factory fulfils 65-year dream

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