Yemen Security & Economy: Acting PM Mohammed Miftah says Yemen has “foiled aggression’s bets” on state collapse, stressing institutions stayed cohesive despite strikes on ports, oil and telecom facilities, and other economic assets. Humanitarian & Education: Save the Children warns nearly two-thirds of Yemeni children are out of school as conflict, worsening household finances, and child labor rise. Houthi Pressure on Livelihoods: More than 120 Yemeni fishermen were evacuated to Al-Khokha after a strike near Hanish Island destroyed boats and injured fishermen, highlighting growing risks from mines and repeated attacks. State Response to Houthi Threats: Yemen’s cabinet in Aden frames the Houthi escalation as a wider campaign targeting ports and trade, with the navy and defenses responding to missile and drone attempts near shipping lanes. Regional Maritime Security: Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, and Djibouti met in Nairobi to boost Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime law enforcement, focusing on information-sharing as piracy and navigation threats intensify. Education Credentials Crisis: Yemen’s divided education system is trapping students in limbo as Aden suspends authentication of some certificates issued in Houthi-controlled areas. Red Sea Trade Risks: Reports also point to expanding Houthi smuggling networks across the Horn of Africa, linking Yemen-based routes to weapons and drone components.