Food Security Crisis: A new IPC analysis warns that nearly half (47%) of Yemenis in government-controlled areas face high acute food insecurity, with about 5 million people in Crisis (IPC Phase 3+) and 1.4 million in Emergency (Phase 4), expected to worsen through the 2026 lean season and into late 2026 as purchasing power drops, macro conditions deteriorate, agriculture costs rise, and humanitarian aid declines. Regional Tensions & Yemen’s Red Sea Role: Ansarullah warned that any Israeli escalation in Lebanon would trigger a “major and comprehensive response,” while Iran-linked reporting highlights renewed pressure on key waterways tied to Yemen and the Bab al-Mandab. Diplomatic Mourning: Saudi and Bahrain officials visited Yemen’s embassies to offer condolences after the death of former President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi. Local Commemoration: In Al-Hudaydah, Amran, Raymah, and Hajjah, officials and communities marked Yawm al-Wilayah with festivals, maritime light shows, and public evenings celebrating Imam Ali’s guardianship. Security Update (Somalia): Puntland forces detained a Yemeni national suspected of a leadership role in Islamic State activity in Bari’s Al-Miskaad mountains. Sports (Yemen in focus): Yemen will take part in the expanded 2026–2027 Gulf Club Champions League, with a draw set for September 9.