New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, 30 December, bombed Mukalla, the port city of Yemen, after an arms shipment allegedly from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived at the port. The country also issued a warning to Abu Dhabi, instructing them to leave within 24 hours. After the bombing, the UAE said it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen. It was not clear if the airstrikes led to any casualties in Mukalla.

The bombing at Mukalla happened after tensions flared over the advance of Emirates-backed separatist forces known as the Southern Transitional Council. While the council and its allies issued a statement supporting the UAE's presence, others allied with Saudi Arabia demanded that Emirati forces withdraw from Yeme...