Saudi-Houthi Holy Sites Clash: Saudi-led coalition says a Houthi drone hit a Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah, knocking one transformer out of service but not the wider grid; it supplies power to the Prophet’s Mosque. Taiz Frontline Fighting: Yemen’s government forces report dozens of Houthi fighters killed and wounded in renewed clashes across Taiz, with airstrikes and ground operations cited on multiple fronts. Mobilization & State Readiness: Yemen’s internationally recognized government approved measures to implement general mobilization and boost readiness of state institutions as fighting escalates and threats to navigation near Bab al-Mandeb grow. Budget Support: Saudi Arabia provided $60 million (224 million riyals) in additional budget support to help Yemen meet salary obligations and stabilize the rial. Humanitarian Pressure: A displacement report says numbers have surged to about 180,000, straining food, water, shelter, healthcare, and education in host areas. Red Sea Axis Warning: Yemen’s foreign ministry warns the Houthis are expanding a “Red Sea Axis” across the Horn of Africa through weapons transfers, training, smuggling, and joint operations. Food Supply Worry: Russia’s embassy warns disruptions to grain exports could hit Yemen, a major food importer.