Houthi missile attack on presidential office in Aden kills five

Houthi militants launched a ballistic missile attack on the presidential office in Aden, Yemen, resulting in five deaths and 16 injuries. Yemen’s Information Minister confirmed the attack, noting that victims included presidential guards and civilian staff. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed condemned the incident as a criminal act and vowed to continue military operations against the Houthis. This comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, including conflicts surrounding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The UN has raised concerns over the escalating conflict, which has displaced over 200,000 people.