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UAE to withdraw troops from Yemen; Turkey’s anti-terror raids, and more
Ep. 20251231
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The United Arab Emirates said it would pull out its remaining troops from Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed calls for a withdrawal of Emirati forces within 24 hours.
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