EU–Saudi Talks: The EU is pushing a broad strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia ahead of next year’s Gulf–EU summit, with a focus on energy, renewables, and tech, while also pledging continued support for Palestinian institutions. Yemen–Red Sea Tensions: Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after a truce pause, with analysts warning the group may keep Red Sea threats alive to win concessions. Sovereignty Under Strain: Iran’s Sanaa flight to return Houthi officials for Khamenei’s funeral sparked anger in Yemen over alleged airspace violations and the wider regional spillover. Education & Skills: A Dhamar training program rolled out AI, mental arithmetic, and the Yemeni method (Qaida al-Yamaniyya) to strengthen technical education. Local Mobilization: In Al-Marawi’ah schools, education-sector rallies backed Yemen’s armed forces and revolutionary leadership. Humanitarian Pressure: A Yemen Population Status Report 2026 highlights how rapid demographic change is colliding with health, education, water scarcity, and services. Culture & Sport: Para powerlifter Doaa Shayea, raised in Britain after moving from Yemen, prepares for her Commonwealth debut. Security Update: Four Yemeni government soldiers were killed in an armed attack in Hadramout’s Ramaa district, triggering a manhunt. Digital Activism: Yemen-linked coverage also surfaced around the “They Lied to You” campaign challenging claims that Gaza’s war has ended.