Yemen Conflict Intensifies, UN Warns of Civil War; Regional Powers Form Defense Pact

Houthi attacks in Yemen's Marib province have escalated, reportedly killing at least 10 people, leading the UN to warn of a potential return to full-scale civil war and threats to regional security following a collapsed 2022 truce. In response to rising regional tensions, including Red Sea shipping concerns, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement, pledging mutual defense.