War in Yemen: The army advances against Houthi rebels near a key waterway

Government forces in Yemen advanced against Houthi rebels on Saturday around the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, according to military sources citing AFP. The ongoing military operation aims to reclaim territory previously seized by the insurgent group near the key waterway, although government forces do not yet have full control of the maritime route.

In separate developments covered during the same reporting period by regional media in the Dominican Republic, other domestic news trends gained public attention. These included a legislative proposal concerning inheritance distribution, the search for a missing adolescent in the Yaque del Norte river, and new commercial restrictions imposed by Haiti.

Additionally, domestic discussions surrounding gender violence highlighted concerns over rising feminicidios in the Dominican Republic between July and September 2026. Public discourse touched on legal frameworks, power dynamics, and systemic issues contributing to fatal violence against women in the country.