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- 1Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for Talks▼Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for Talks Amid Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has arrived in Washington for talks with US officials as tensions with the Houthis escalate. The visit comes at a sensitive moment for regional security, with the Kingdom and the United States expected to discuss the Houthi escalation and broader coordination. Details of the meeting agenda and participants have not been announced.
- 2Houthi officials blame Yemeni government for deadly market strike▼Houthi officials accuse Yemen of deadly market strike
Houthi officials have accused forces aligned with the Yemeni government of carrying out a strike on a market that caused deaths, according to NBC News reporting. The claim comes amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where strikes on civilian sites such as markets have repeatedly drawn condemnation and disputes over responsibility between the warring parties.
- 3EU Weighs Red Sea Naval Presence as Energy Costs Rise▼EU Mulls Red Sea Presence as Energy Costs Bite
The European Union is considering a stronger presence in the Red Sea region as Houthi attacks on shipping push up energy costs for Europe, according to Bloomberg. Disruption to a key trade route has raised freight and insurance prices, adding to Europe's inflation and energy security worries. Officials are weighing options to protect vessels and stabilise supply chains.