Houthis captures the port city of Mokha, as government forces retreat from the districts of Hays and Al Khawkhah. A mass exodus of the area from civilians towards Aden is further reported. (AFP via France 24)
The International Monetary Fund reports that the global growth of the global economy is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, but also cautioned that risks still remain high. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
At least 20 people are killed and five others are reported missing after a fire breaks out on a cargo ship in Qingdao, Shandong, China. (CNN)
Seven more children died from suspected measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,009. (The Business Standard)