#Yemen

Yemeni government officials report that 50 Houthi fighters were killed during renewed clashes in southern Hodeidah, where the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks.

At least 15 Yemeni government troops were killed in recent fighting in Hodeidah, according to a Yemeni minister, who also reported that more than 50 Houthi fighters lost their lives in the clashes.

A cargo ship reported being under attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, according to the British military. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center stated that the ship was targeted by unknown armed assailants, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, although Yemen's Houthi rebels have previously threatened to target ships. Somali pirates remain active in the Gulf region.

Yemen's health sector is facing a crisis as many health professionals are leaving the country for better income and safer working conditions. This exodus has left millions of people in Yemen without adequate medical care, exacerbating the already dire situation in the region, according to Al Jazeera.