Yemen's Tense Stand-Off: Saudi Arabia and UAE at Odds

Yemen is in a tough spot. A fight broke out between two powerful friends, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Both sides have been helping Yemen's government in its long war. But now, they're backing different groups. This could split Yemen in two. The UAE supports a group called the Southern Transitional Council (STC). The STC wants the south of Yemen to be its own country. They recently took over some areas, including an oil-rich province. Saudi Arabia isn't happy about this. It supports Yemen's government and wants the STC to back off. Tensions got worse when the STC launched a big attack. They said they wanted to bring peace to the south. But others called it a rebellion. Saudi Arabia even asked the UAE to pull out its forces. The UAE agreed, but it's not clear if this will stop the fighting.The war in Yemen has been going on for years. It started in 2014 and has caused a lot of suffering. Millions of people are going hungry. Many have died. The current fight is making things even worse. People are scared and stocking up on food. They're worried about what will happen next. The STC says it wants independence for the south. They think it's the right thing to do. But others are worried this could cause more problems. Saudi Arabia is concerned about its own safety. It has a long border with Yemen. The UAE, on the other hand, has different interests. It wants control of important ports and to weaken a political party in the government. Experts say Saudi Arabia and the UAE won't agree on Yemen. They have different goals. This is bad news for Yemen. It's like having two powerful neighbors fight each other. It's scary and could make things even worse for the people living there.