AI-generated summary
Yemen has been mired in a civil war for years between the internationally recognized government and the Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran. The government is supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
The internationally recognized government of Yemen has called on the population for general mobilization against the pro-Iranian Houthi militia. "I call on the sons of our great people to take part in the general mobilization," said the chairman of the Presidential Council, Rashid al-Alimi, in a televised speech. The Presidential Council heads Yemen's government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia.
The reason for the call is the ongoing fighting against the Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran. The aim of the offensive is to restore state institutions and extend state sovereignty to the entire national territory up to the capital Sanaa, said al-Alimi. He promised a comprehensive amnesty for Houthi fighters who lay down their weapons and leave the militia.
Bab al-Mandab Strait captured
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Houthi militia is likely to reject the call to mobilize and continue fighting.
Likely · Within weeks
The mobilization could lead to temporary stabilization of government areas, but not the full recapture of Sanaa.
Possible · Within months
A UN list names at least 214 companies involved in building settlements in Israeli-occupied territories, including eight US companies such as Expedia and Airbnb as well as the German cement company Heidelberg Materials, which denies allegations of resource use; Israel criticizes the list as a smear campaign.
In the phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the US President asked the Ukrainian President to refrain from attacks on Russian refineries in order to prevent diesel prices from rising further. Zelenskyj described the conversation as important and hinted at a possible meeting.

Ukraine is asking international partners for an additional $27 billion for defense, while Putin doubts a resumption of peace negotiations and criticizes Ukrainian counterattacks. At the same time, drone attacks on Kiev and Russian regions are being reported, and there is talk of a possible three-way meeting between the USA, Ukraine and Russia in the UAE.
Iran has reiterated its offer to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of US approval. Foreign Minister Araghchi said the deadline begins with acceptance by Washington, citing the framework agreement signed in June. President Peseschkian emphasized the return to the agreement and rejected coercion or threats.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at the United Nations in New York that Iran had presented the United States with a concrete seven-day plan to open the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The decision now rests with Washington. In addition, the UN Security Council unanimously condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, France's military wants to protect the Yanbu oil port and Iranian President Peseschkian signaled his willingness to release highly enriched uranium as part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Pope Leo XIV ended the first day of his trip to France with a service in the national stadium in front of around 80,000 young people. He praised France as a country of human rights, but criticized the new euthanasia law and the right to abortion in the constitution.