US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh attention after making a lewd remark about rapper Nicki Minaj's appearance during a Michigan rally. Trump praised her backside, then acknowledged he had gone off-topic and apologised, adding that he hoped Minaj was not offended. The moment unfolded as Minaj appeared alongside Trump to support Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections. She has said the president has “changed the energy of the country,” marking a striking shift from her earlier criticism of his immigration policies to her current public support. Trump has also made similar body-focused remarks about Republican Senator Jon Husted, drawing attention to his personal comments at political events.

Yemen's conflict intensifies as government-aligned forces release new drone footage reportedly showing strikes against Houthi positions near Marib and Al Jawf. Yemen's military claims it carried out 753 targeting operations in 24 hours, neutralized approximately 218 Houthi leaders and field personnel, and destroyed or disabled 78 military vehicles. The military says its “Dawn of Yemen” campaign targets Houthi command centres, barracks, weapons depots, firing positions, fortifications and supply routes. The released footage reportedly shows drones pursuing vehicles and striking military targets along the frontlines.