Marib & Mokha Under Missile-Drone Fire: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says the Houthis launched fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on Marib and the Red Sea city of Mokha, with strikes aimed at troop concentrations and weapons depots. Mocha Port Hit Hard: Repeated attacks have halted commercial activity at Mocha Port, killing seven and damaging berths, warehouses, and vessels—leaving about 1,300 workers without income. Civilian Infrastructure Targeted in Marib: Government officials report missile and drone strikes hitting residential areas and displacement-heavy neighborhoods in Marib, with wounded civilians and fears of further casualties. Government Pushback: Yemeni government forces claim 181 operations in 24 hours against Houthi-held targets across multiple provinces, using drones, artillery, and rockets. Sports & Community Life: Sana’a hosted the second day of the ninth Yemeni Telecommunications Companies Football Championship, with Yemen Mobile and other company teams scoring wins. Youth Football Link: India U20 will play Yemen in two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru on Aug. 20 and 23 ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Ancient Art Market Watch: A rare ancient Yemeni alabaster head resurfaced via Christie’s private sales after appearing at Sotheby’s, reigniting attention on how Yemen’s antiquities move through global channels. Media & Culture: A condolence message from Yemen’s Supreme Political Council member Abdulaziz bin Habtoor marked the death of Aden TV broadcaster Nasser Abdulhabib.