Maritime Security: The US and 12 Middle Eastern countries agreed in Bahrain to strengthen joint efforts to keep trade moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM saying partners will boost defense cooperation and coordination to protect shipping. Piracy in the Gulf of Aden: Indian Navy reports show two separate pirate incidents this week, including a response that secured the MV Golden Arsenal after suspected Somali attackers damaged the ship and forced the crew into the citadel. Yemen Food Pressure: FEWS NET says shipping disruptions cut imports into Yemeni ports in May, driving up diesel, gasoline, and rice prices and worsening fuel and food insecurity. Humanitarian Displacement: IOM recorded 234 people newly displaced in Yemen over June 21–27, mainly in Taiz, citing financial need, shelter gaps, and conflict-linked economic hardship. Health Alert: Kabul hospitals reported a sharp rise in acute diarrhea cases, while WHO data also flags Yemen among countries with high cholera and acute watery diarrhea totals. Southern Yemen Rights: The STC condemned what it called arbitrary arrests targeting southern activists and journalists in Shabwa, demanding releases and warning of escalation. Local Violence: A Yemeni teacher was killed in Amran after a dispute involving a dog escalated into a stabbing by a Houthi fighter. Culture Under Threat: Experts warn looting of Yemen’s antiquities is surging in Houthi-controlled areas, with illegal excavations and smuggling networks expanding. Media Safety: A Yemeni media workers group says more than 90 journalists and media staff have been killed since the conflict began, calling for investigations and protection.