Red Sea Security & Shipping: Yemen’s western fronts are heating up again as Houthis step up missile and drone attacks along Taiz and Hodeidah, with government forces reporting 14 ballistic missiles fired and drones shot down; clashes also threaten the Mokha area and the Bab al-Mandab corridor that keeps trade and aid moving. Frontline Casualties: Heavy fighting in Taiz’s Maqbanah and Al-Kadha villages left at least 25 dead (15 government soldiers, 10 Houthi members), with displacement reported as artillery shelling intensifies. Industrial Oversight: Yemen’s Standards Authority ran an inspection drive in Hajjah, checking production facilities and partially treated drinking-water bottling stations to ensure compliance with Yemeni standards and product safety. Regional Trade Links: A separate logistics boost: China’s Guangzhou Port and Egypt’s Alexandria Port expanded container cooperation, adding liner routes and reporting a sharp jump in TEUs—an indirect reminder of how vital stable ports are for Yemen’s import-dependent economy. Maritime Risk Signals: Reports also note renewed explosions in Hodeidah, underscoring how quickly port-linked areas can be disrupted. Maritime Safety Incident: A drone hit an Indian-crewed cargo ship on the Russia-to-Karachi route; all 23 sailors were reported safe and the crew contained the fire, highlighting ongoing risks for seafarers in conflict-affected waters.