https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-tells-un-that-houthi-rebels-moves-on-key-strait-threaten-global-economyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-tells-un-that-houthi-rebels-moves-on-key-strait-threaten-global-economyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-tells-un-that-houthi-rebels-moves-on-key-strait-threaten-global-economy#u89415Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:02:11 +0000Yemen's internationally recognized government is pressing world leaders for help defeating Iran-backed Houthi rebels, warning their advances around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pose a growing threat to international shipping and the global economy. The government says Houthi rebels' moves on the strategic waterway could disrupt global trade. The rebels have been making gains in the region, prompting Yemen to call for international assistance.Why it mattersThe Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with many international ships passing thro