Yemen-Houthis Prison Swap: Yemen’s internationally recognized government has indefinitely postponed a UN-brokered prisoner exchange with the Houthis, citing Houthi stalling and growing tribal opposition in Aden. Yemen Security Mobilization: The Houthis announced a broad mobilization across northern provinces, expanding training and defensive preparations and warning of possible Saudi-linked strikes and wider Red Sea escalation. Maritime Governance: Yemen is moving ahead with a roadmap for a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre in Aden, aiming to strengthen coordination and maritime awareness with IMO support. Social Spending Oversight: ESCWA and Yemen’s ministries launched a Social Expenditure Monitor initiative to improve tracking of social spending and help budgets reach people most in need. Red Sea/US-Iran Tensions: Sana’a condemned renewed US attacks on Iran and warned that any use of foreign bases to target “the axis of resistance” would trigger responses across the region. Humanitarian Aid: UN Women warned that US aid cuts could leave at least one million women and girls in conflict zones, including Yemen, without critical services. Regional Context: Turkey detained nearly 20,000 Afghan migrants in the first half of 2026, with Yemen among the nationalities listed among detained groups.