Yemen: 300+ dead as army-Houthi clashes intensify near Bab el Mandeb

Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has killed over 300 people in western Yemen, near the Red Sea and the strategic Bab el Mandeb Strait. The escalation threatens a key maritime chokepoint for global shipping, though the immediate impact on traffic is unclear. This marks a significant intensification of the long-running conflict, with potential regional and energy-market implications.