Yemen Food Security: Yemen’s food supply is under fresh pressure after the Strait of Hormuz closure and higher shipping costs, with the government struggling to approve import requests and warning of price hikes; the Finance Ministry ordered temporary countervailing measures of 20% on imports of flour and bottled drinking water for six months to protect strategic reserves. Yemen Macroeconomy: The World Bank says Yemen’s economy contracted again in 2025 and is set to decline further in 2026, citing blocked oil exports, weak demand, limited access to finance, and falling humanitarian funding (only 28% covered of UN needs). Saudi Support for Yemen: Saudi Arabia offered $150m in urgent support to back Yemen’s power plants, as the country’s infrastructure and services remain strained. Higher Education Reconnects: Yemeni universities signed agreements in Cairo to launch the country’s first national network of international relations offices, aiming to rebuild global academic links after years of isolation. Regional Trade Shock: Analysts warn that Hormuz disruptions are reshaping global shipping risk and costs, with knock-on effects reaching Yemen’s import-dependent economy. Local Culture in Hodeidah: The “Tihama Al-Khair” Eid al-Adha festival kicked off on Hodeidah’s corniche, blending entertainment and tourism to boost domestic travel.