Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council plans an independence referendum within two years, warning it may declare secession sooner if talks fail amid escalating clashes.
India’s cricket board has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid protests, sparking debate over political influence on the IPL.
President Volodymyr Zelensky appoints intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as chief of staff, strengthening military influence at the core of Ukraine’s wartime leadership.
The Saudi-led coalition has deployed naval forces in the Arabian Sea, citing anti-smuggling efforts and maritime security, as clashes and airstrikes escalate in Yemen’s Hadramout region.