Fighting persists in the Khurd Valley area of southern Hadhramaut, where tribal coalition fighters aligned with Saudi Arabia are surrounded by southern forces loyal to the UAE.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Sheikh Mohammad Ali Halhal, head of Syria’s Supreme Islamic Alawite Council in Tartus province, has been abducted by al‑Joulani’s forces.

Lebanon’s al‑Akhbar newspaper claims that Saudi Arabia and Qatar believe the UAE is backing separatist groups, including forces in Syria’s coastal region, Sweida province, and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Continuing consultations between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Abu Muhammad al‑Joulani’s administration, a meeting will take place under direct U.S. supervision in Palmyra, Homs province.

Sayyid Abdul‑Malik Badr al‑Din al‑Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, issued a statement on recent developments in Somalia and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as an attempt to divide Somalia and destabilize African states and the Red Sea region.

At least 3 people were killed and 59 injured after al‑Joulani‑affiliated forces attacked Alawite demonstrators in Latakia on December 28, according to media reports.

Final preparations for the launch of a Soyuz‑2.1b rocket carrying three Iranian satellites at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome have entered their final stage. After safety reviews, Russia’s State Space Commission has authorized fueling of the launch vehicle, and operational teams are conducting final checks.

Sheikh Ghazal Wahb Ghazal, head of Syria’s Supreme Islamic Alawite Council, issued a video statement following the recent terrorist bombing in Homs, calling for widespread and peaceful protests to denounce the current situation facing the Alawite community.

The Ansar Allah movement announced the martyrdom of Maj. Gen. Zakaria Hajar, a commander in Yemen’s Armed Forces missile unit, along with several of his companions in recent U.S. airstrikes on Yemen.

Talks between Israel and Syria over a security agreement have seen significant progress in recent weeks, with expectations that the deal may be signed soon. According to informed sources, the potential agreement could go beyond a purely security framework and include a diplomatic annex, expected to be signed during a high‑level meeting in a European country.

The city of Aleppo experienced relative calm on Monday night after several hours of intense clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and forces aligned with the Damascus government. The fighting resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.

Early this morning, a U.S. Army transport plane landed at the Kharab al-Jir base, located on the outskirts of Rmeilan in northern Hasakah province. The aircraft carried air defense systems, heavy weaponry, and logistical equipment, as part of the ongoing effort to reinforce American military bases in areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).