Power & Holy Sites: Saudi-led coalition says Houthi drones hit a Madinah power distribution station serving the Prophet’s Mosque, knocking one transformer out without broader grid damage, after earlier claims of attempts targeting Makkah. Escalation in Yemen: Fighting is intensifying across Taiz and near Bab al-Mandeb as Yemen’s government warns Houthis are expanding a “Red Sea Axis” with Horn of Africa aligned groups, including weapons transfers, training and smuggling. Humanitarian Pressure: Aid groups warn Yemen’s renewed war is worsening food insecurity and delivery access, with insecurity and funding gaps limiting assistance. Energy & Shipping Costs: Reports link Yemen’s crisis to wider Red Sea disruption, while EU aviation advisories urge airlines to avoid Saudi airspace amid Houthi attacks. Food Supply Risk: Russia’s embassy warns disruptions in Black Sea shipping are cutting grain exports and could raise costs for Yemen, a major importer. Local Industry & Agriculture: Sana’a hosts talks on events for the Coffee Revolution and World Coffee Day, and agricultural co-ops showcase strawberries and legumes at an exhibition to push local sales. Fuel Prices: Diesel retail prices rise in Yemen from Oct. 1, with the ministry citing crude supply disruptions tied to the Iran-US conflict and Bab el-Mandeb security.