Yemen's humanitarian crisis

Yemen’s humanitarian crisis intensifies as the conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces leaves over 250,000 displaced and millions of children acutely malnourished, with hospitals struggling to provide basic care due to resource shortages. Meanwhile, North Korea’s political landscape remains volatile, marked by Kim Yo-jong’s increasingly prominent role amid ongoing speculation regarding the Supreme Leader’s health. In Venezuela, widespread protests demand the return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and call for free elections, even as the nation secures a significant long-term oil deal with the United States. Additional developments include New York City’s decision to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028 due to animal welfare concerns, Nepal becoming the first recipient of a UN climate fund to address disaster-related losses, and Raye winning the prestigious Mercury Prize for her album *This Music May Contain Hope*.