Houthi rebels gain control of Bab al-Mandab Strait, impacting global shipping

Houthi rebels have seized the strategic port city of Mocha and reached the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical international shipping lane connecting Europe and Asia. This action is anticipated to significantly affect global trade and shipping, following previous disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The offensive has also led to hundreds of casualties and displaced approximately 46,000 people.