Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift

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Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift

Wednesday 7th January 2026, 1:59PM

Around 600 foreigners have been stranded on Socotra as clashes on mainland Yemen halted flights, turning the nature sanctuary and tourist spot into a geopolitical trap.

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