Yemen appoints new prime minister amid Saudi-UAE tensions

Yemen's internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has appointed a new prime minister, Shaya Mohsen Zindani, following the resignation of his predecessor. This government reshuffle occurs amid escalating tensions between regional powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who back competing factions in the country. The change follows recent military developments where Saudi-backed government forces retook control of southern Yemen from the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC). These events, including reported Saudi airstrikes on an Emirati shipment and STC positions, underscore a significant rift between the two key members of the anti-Houthi coalition.