Frontline Update (Taiz & Hodeidah): Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it retook positions in Taiz and Al-Hudaydah in renewed clashes with the Houthis, while warplanes hit Houthi gatherings and defensive sites across Al-Barh, Al-Labanat, Al-Alam and Al-Jawf, raising fears the 2022 truce could unravel. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: The fighting and Houthi activity around Bab al-Mandeb continue to disrupt regional trade routes, with reports highlighting the growing economic exposure for shipping-dependent economies. Power & Infrastructure (Mahra-Oman Link): Oman and Yemen signed agreements in Salalah to interconnect Dhofar’s grid with Yemen’s Al Mahra network, with an initial supply plan for Hawf (3 MW) and Shahn (5 MW) and further expansion expected—aimed at easing chronic electricity shortages. Standards & Consumer Safety: Yemen’s Acting Economy Minister inspected laboratories at the Yemeni Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control, pushing for stronger testing, compliance enforcement, and action against non-compliant products. Agriculture & Local Development (Hajjah): Expanded meetings in Aslam district and Najrah focused on mobilization, water and health needs, and boosting cooperative agricultural work to improve marketing and support farmers. Human Rights (Saada Border Shelling): Yemen’s National Human Rights Authority condemned Saudi shelling in Shada, calling it deliberate attacks on civilians and agricultural areas and a violation of international humanitarian law.