Red Sea Shipping Security: UKMTO says a cargo vessel was attacked by unknown armed assailants about 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, triggering a distress alert; authorities are investigating and urging ships to transit with extreme caution as Red Sea threats and piracy risks continue. Education & Human Capital: Saudi-backed SDRPY launched “Digital Empowerment for Yemeni Teachers,” training 500 teachers across Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra and Socotra with blended learning, including AI tools for lesson content. Energy & Investment Rules: Yemen’s oil ministry committee discussed the final draft of international bidding regulations for the petroleum sector, aiming to modernize the legal framework and improve the investment climate. Humanitarian & Returns: IOM reports over 2 million displaced Yemenis have returned amid signs of stability, but reintegration needs jobs, healthcare and education to prevent secondary displacement. Education Access Under Pressure: In Sanaa, children are returning to school despite poverty and lost summer work, highlighting how conflict-driven economic strain is pushing families to choose between income and education. Regional Pressure on Yemen: Saudi-led coalition warns it will respond with “unprecedented” force to any Houthi attempt to target Saudi Arabia or violate Yemen’s sovereignty, while Houthis continue threats tied to maritime and regional tensions.