Share
Canberra News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Yemen Council Expels Leader, Tensions Rise
•
Tensions Rise in Yemen as Separatist Leader is Ousted and Charged with Treason
In a significant development, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a council fighting Yemens Houthi rebels, has expelled its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, and charged him with treason. Al-Zubaidi skipped talks in Saudi Arabia and fled to an unknown location, marking a major rift among anti-Houthi forces.
The STCs move comes after intelligence reports showed al-Zubaidi moving a large force, equipped with armored vehicles, heavy weapons, and ammunition. The Presidential Leadership Council, which ousted him, announced the decision through their news agency.
This development highlights growing tensions between Saudi-backed groups and the UAE-supported council. Both sides claim to fight the Iranian-backed Houthis, who control Yemens capital Sanaa since 2014. However, rivalries have escalated, leading to Saudi forces bombing council positions and hitting what they claimed was an Emirati weapons shipment.
Following Saudi pressure and an ultimatum, the UAE pulled out its troops from Yemen over the weekend. This feud is straining ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, neighbors competing over regional power, especially in the Red Sea. Yemens war has just become more complex. Checkout Solipillow.com
The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. Powered by AI.
More episodes
View all episodes
Royal Commission Announced for Bondi Mass Shooting
01:48|Australias Prime Minister Announces Royal Commission into Bondi Mass Shooting In response to mounting pressure, Australias PM Anthony Albanese has established a royal commission to investigate the deadly Bondi mass shooting. The commission, led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell, will examine the rise of anti-Semitism, religious extremism, and intelligence agency failures. The probe will also recommend steps to enhance social cohesion. While some Jewish groups oppose Bells appointment, Albanese defends her as widely respected. A separate inquiry by former spy chief Dennis Richardson will also contribute to the federal probe. Albanese emphasizes the importance of this commission for national security and unity, without delaying criminal trials. Checkout Solipillow.comVictoria Bushfires: Catastrophic Conditions Loom
02:00|Victoria braces for catastrophic bushfires as two major blazes rage near Mount Lawson state park and Longwood, burning over 15,000 hectares. Pyrocumulus clouds generate lightning, threatening to ignite more fires. Authorities warn of extreme conditions on Friday, with temperatures over 40°C, wind gusts up to 100km/h, and a total fire ban. Campers along rivers, lakes, and popular spots like the Grampians and Great Ocean Road are urged to leave high-risk areas before 7 a.m. Meanwhile, scorching heat hits South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, and New South Wales, with poor air quality affecting those with respiratory issues. Checkout Solipillow.comICE Agent Kills Woman in Minneapolis, Sparks Protests
01:44|U.S. Immigration Agent Shoots and Kills Woman in Minneapolis: A National Flashpoint Emerges In Minneapolis, a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in her car during a massive ICE enforcement surge. The Trump administration claims Good threatened agents, but Mayor Jacob Frey disputes this, calling it complete nonsense. Goods family describes her as compassionate, and her death sparked protests. Video footage shows an officer firing two shots as Goods vehicle moves slowly. The operation targets fraudsters, murderers, and gang members, with allegations of welfare fraud by Somali immigrants. Governor Tim Walz criticizes the operation, and Trump defends the shooting online. Protests are spreading across the nation, turning this incident into a national flashpoint. Checkout Solipillow.comAlbanese Launches Royal Commission on Bondi Terror Attack
01:43|Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former High Court judge Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into the deadliest anti-Semitic terror attack in Australian history, the Bondi massacre, and rising anti-Semitism. The inquiry aims to uncover the roots of religiously motivated extremism and strengthen national unity. Bells appointment faced criticism from some Jewish groups due to past rulings, but Albanese pressed ahead. The attack on December 14th by father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram killed fifteen people and injured dozens. Albanese emphasized this is just one step in the ongoing fight against hate and terror, urging everyone to keep working together. Checkout Solipillow.comScammers Steal from Elderly Women in NSW Car Parks
01:40|Two men in their thirties and fifties have been charged with seventy-two counts of fraud, theft, and entering cars without consent after a scam targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across New South Wales. The bonnet up trick involved one man distracting the victim while the other stole valuables from their vehicle. The scam occurred in fifteen suburbs and towns, leaving elderly drivers feeling vulnerable. Police found six thousand dollars in cash, international passports, and receipts for money transfers in the suspects car. Two more suspects are being sought, and tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers. Checkout Solipillow.comUS Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers, Arrests Maduro
01:48|US Seizes Oil Tankers, Captures Maduro: Trumps Push to Control Venezuelan Oil The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, one flying Russias flag, as part of President Trumps push to control oil flows from the South American nation. The Coast Guard and special forces boarded the Marinera tanker, while the Coast Guard also nabbed the Panama-flagged M Sophia. Both tankers are part of a shadow fleet smuggling sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. Trumps team is rolling back some 2019 sanctions on Venezuelan oil to unlock deals, including access to two billion dollars worth of crude meant for China. Maduro, now sixty-three, pleaded not guilty to drug charges in a New York court while in shackles. Checkout Solipillow.comScam Targeting Elderly Women: Two Arrested
01:27|Two men, aged 30 and 50, have been arrested for a car park scam targeting elderly women in NSW. They stole wallets, purses, cash, and cards by pretending to fix car issues. The duo struck in car parks from Sydney to Wagga Wagga, causing concern among seniors. Police found $6,000, passports, phones, and fraud receipts. The men face 72 charges and will appear in court. Two more suspects are sought. Checkout Solipillow.comAustralia's Brutal Heatwave Fuels Uncontrollable Bushfires
01:43|Australia braces for uncontrollable bushfires as a brutal heatwave sweeps southeastern regions, with temperatures soaring in the high forties Celsius. Total fire bans are in place across multiple states, and authorities warn of catastrophic fire dangers on Friday. The heat is also shifting to the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, with health warnings for asthmatics due to poor air quality. Checkout Solipillow.com