Filipino crew member dies after Minervagracht attack

Israel said it struck Hodeidah port after renewed missile launches. Repeated attacks on ports raised concerns about civilian access to food, fuel and other imports.

Houthi authorities reported eight deaths after an Israeli strike in Sana’a. The figure and target description were not independently verified at the time.

The cargo ship was struck and a Filipino crew member later died from injuries. The incident widened the maritime danger beyond the Red Sea proper.

The movement claimed responsibility for the attack on the Dutch-flagged ship. Dutch officials pressed for an EU response; the stated rationale and target selection remained disputed.

The Secretary-General’s spokesperson said nine additional UN personnel had been detained, bringing the reported total arbitrarily held since 2021 to 53. The UN rejected accusations against staff.

The Secretary-General expressed grave concern about public accusations by Houthi leaders against UN personnel and renewed calls for the release of detained UN, NGO, civil society and diplomatic staff.

The UN confirmed new arrests after a raid on a UN-run facility. The agency described the arrests as arbitrary and reported equipment confiscation, further constraining its operations.

The UN documented continuing detentions and its demands for staff safety and release. The dispute illustrates how humanitarian institutions became entangled in Yemen’s security and political...

Houthi authorities said dozens of detained Yemeni UN staff would face trial over alleged links to an Israeli strike. The UN rejected the accusations and called the detentions arbitrary.

A court in Sana’a sentenced 17 people accused of spying for Israel and Western states. The charges and proceedings drew concern over due process and the use of courts amid conflict.