Gulf Finance Shock: Reports say Saudi banks have delayed or blocked payments to UAE accounts since mid-May, raising fears that the Saudi-UAE rift is spilling into trade and business cashflows. Houthi Mobilization & Rallies: Mass rallies in Sana’a and across Houthi-held provinces backed Iran and warned Saudi Arabia over airspace violations, while Ibb saw large crowds marking Imam Zaid’s anniversary and backing Yemeni armed forces’ call to end blockade and aggression. Yemen Tax Relief: Yemen’s Tax and Customs Authority issued 146,697 tax exemption certificates to small and micro-enterprises and small property taxpayers, with ongoing branch work to process returns and exemptions. Red Sea Economic Strain: A UN-linked report says Houthi-controlled ports have deteriorated, with losses topping $1.4bn and worsening food security as revenue collapses. Maritime Security Planning: Yemen advanced a roadmap for a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre in Aden, aiming to improve coordination and maritime awareness. Prisoner Exchange Blocked: Yemen’s government says Houthis blocked a UN/ICRC prisoner swap scheduled to start Saturday. US Visa Rules: The US expanded visa-free entry for 42 countries but also tightened Visa Waiver eligibility for travelers with certain past visits, including Yemen. TPS Fallout Abroad: US employers face major disruption as TPS work authorizations for several nationalities, including Yemen, are set to expire soon.