Houthi movement

Oil prices rose sharply following renewed attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement and growing fears of escalation between the United States and Iran. Traders are pricing in the risk that the confrontations could disrupt shipping and supply through the Middle East. Analysts warn that any direct US-Iran confrontation could push prices higher still, keeping energy markets on edge.

Yemen's leadership has called on the public to enlist while offering amnesty to defectors from the Houthi movement, in an effort to swell pro-government ranks and encourage defections from the group. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and renewed attention on Yemen's long-running conflict.

The conflict between Yemen's Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia is being explained to Hindi-speaking audiences by creator duo Abhi and Niyu. The item is drawing large engagement as viewers seek simple breakdowns of the war, which has dragged on for years with regional and global implications. Interest in the topic remains high as the conflict continues to affect shipping and security in the Middle East.