Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad al-Alimi demanded on Tuesday that UAE forces withdraw from Yemeni territory within 24 hours, announcing a series of escalatory measures amid rising tensions with the Southern Transitional Council.In a televised address, al-Alimi said Yemen “cannot withstand the opening of new fronts of attrition,” adding, “we are strong thanks to the support of the [Arab] Coalition led by Saudi Arabia.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.He said the Yemeni leadership has “never hesitated to confront terrorist threats,” accusing the Southern Transitional Council of refusing to respond to calls to resolve disputes and reach decisions.Al-Alimi also described what he said was the shipment of weapons aboard two ships from Fujairah in the UAE to the Southern Transitional Council as “an escalatory step.”The Yemeni leader also announced the cancellation of the joint defense agreement with the UAE, saying “the