Politics
Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 28 Airstrikes as US Intelligence Chief Makes Rare Cairo Visit
The Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out 28 airstrikes within 24 hours, coinciding with reports of a rare visit by the US intelligence chief to Cairo. Separately, a resident of Yemen's Taiz described early signs of a looming food crisis, blaming merchant hoarding and excessive stockpiling by residents.
Why this matters
The escalation in Yemen coinciding with a rare US intelligence chief visit to Cairo suggests renewed diplomatic efforts to manage the regional file amid ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, the emerging food crisis in Taiz highlights the chronic economic fragility facing Yemeni civilians, where military escalations quickly translate into supply disruptions and price pressures.