SANAA: Clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces have killed 81 people, according to military and medical sources. Fighting began Thursday after the Houthis launched a ground offensive alongside rocket and drone attacks near coastal areas, seeking control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The rebels have increasingly targeted shipping in the Red Sea, seeking to strengthen their position along the vital maritime route, which has faced disruptions since the Gaza war began.