For today, links to three reports: from Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on their names and initials below. (Scroll down for YEMEN 12-30-25, and up or down for today’s GAZA, IRAN, VENEZUELA and MEDIA.) — MCM

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At least 80 Yemeni separatist troops killed in fighting, strikes since Friday: military official, From AFP. ADEN — The United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist troops were killed by Saudi-backed forces and including in strikes, a military official from the group said today, who additionally gave figures for the wounded and captives. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AFP report in French, and HERE for headlines of others.

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Saudi-backed forces regain control of Yemen’s Hadramout after days of air strikes, by Ahmed al-Haj and Fatman Khaled | AP  ADEN — Saudi-backed forces spread across Yemen’s Mukalla today after retaking the port city which was seized by southern separatists last month. READ MORE . . .

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Yemen’s southern separatists welcome Saudi call for dialogue amid Saudi-UAE rift. From Reuters. The dialogue could end a recent military escalation, a potential sign that an unusually public feud between the Saudi kingdom and the United Arab Emirates may be easing. READ MORE . . .

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