Humanitarian Access in Yemen: The Iran-backed Houthi campaign against UN personnel and aid workers is disrupting relief across Houthi-held areas, with dozens of staff detained on “espionage” charges and aid operations scaled back—deepening food insecurity for millions. Food Insecurity Watch: UN-linked reporting warns acute hunger is worsening, with IPC snapshots describing very high shares of people in Yemen’s government-controlled areas facing crisis to emergency food insecurity. Southern Yemen Energy Crisis: Aden and Hadramut are hit by severe electricity shortages and fuel-price spikes, with outages reaching around 20 hours a day and protests growing amid heat and rising costs that also disrupt health services. Health Referral Strain: Gaza’s health system reported 24 patients and 45 companions leaving via Rafah for treatment abroad, highlighting how cross-border medical access remains a lifeline during conflict. Disease Prevention Abroad, Yemen Mentioned: Bradford’s push to raise MMRV vaccination coverage flags measles risks for travelers and lists Yemen among countries with higher measles levels. Maritime Security Off Yemen: UKMTO reported a cargo vessel repelled an armed approach by a small craft southwest of Balhaf, underscoring ongoing risks to trade routes.