US-Iran Diplomacy & Shipping: Qatar’s mediation is credited by US experts for helping secure a US-Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with officials stressing freedom of navigation and keeping Gulf allies informed. Yemen Blockade & Mobilization: Yemen’s Sana’a government says it is gearing up for operations to break the 11-year blockade, citing increased combat preparedness and large-scale volunteer training under the General Mobilization Forces. Red Sea Trade Risks: A seafarers’ day report highlights how Strait of Hormuz disruptions have trapped thousands of ships and crews and driven deadly incidents, while UN and maritime bodies push for safer movement and protections. Energy/Finance Pressure: UN chief António Guterres urges governments to tax record fossil-fuel profits and redirect funds to vulnerable communities, as the region’s energy and water stress remains tied to maritime stability. Infrastructure in Al Bayda: The governor of Al Bayda inspected a 6-km internal streets maintenance project (100m Yemeni riyals), with work at 30% and a focus on meeting engineering specs and timelines. Yemen Governance & Construction: Yemen’s parliament speaker inspected the under-construction new Parliament building in Sana’a, saying it will use advanced engineering and support modernization and digital transformation. Maritime Security & Yemen: Reports and warnings link Yemen’s security concerns to wider Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab dynamics, including threats over any Israeli military presence in Somaliland.