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Yemen Calls at UNGA for Shared Global Responsibility to Secure Bab al-Mandab

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Vice President Abdullah al-Alimi stated that safeguarding the Bab al-Mandab Strait is a shared regional and international duty. He warned that maritime instability in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden holds the global economy and international supply chains hostage. Al-Alimi urged world leaders to provide stronger security assistance to Yemen's recognized government and curb arms proliferation to Houthi forces.

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Oil Prices Rise Above $105 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Threaten Shipping Routes

Brent crude climbed back over $105 a barrel amid warnings of expanding conflict between the United States and Iran. Maritime risks mounted following a fatal commercial ship strike in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to Red Sea energy routes. Diplomatic discussions during the United Nations General Assembly have produced little sign of a peace deal.