Despite withdrawing troops, the UAE maintains a covert presence in Yemen, supporting proxies while Saudi Arabia monitors rising regional tensions.

Intense Emirati lobbying allegedly pushed the European Parliament to drop references to the UAE’s reported support for Sudan’s RSF militia, sparking controversy over foreign influence and accountability.

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki warned that foreign militarization of Yemen’s islands threatens Red Sea security, urging littoral states to take charge and highlighting the islands’ central geopolitical role.

The battle for el-Obeid has become a pivotal moment in Sudan’s war, with its outcome likely to determine the survival or collapse of the state.

International law expert Abdelmajid Mrari stated that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip does not preclude accountability and legal proceedings against Israel's Netanyahu.