Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UN Security Council has condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and demanded an immediate halt to the violence, in a rare show of unity from the 15-member body. The Yemeni group has stepped up attacks on Saudi territory and shipping while seizing large areas of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, a vital route for Saudi oil exports. The Houthis have also imposed a naval blockade, contributing to a rise in energy prices.