Tensions in the Red Sea have surged once again after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed it carried out coordinated attacks on two Saudi oil tankers transiting one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes. The group said it targeted the tankers Encelia and Layla using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, alleging that the vessels had violated its maritime blockade directives. According to the Houthis, the attacks were launched under their "eye for an eye" retaliation doctrine following the recent escalation surrounding the Sanaa International Airport bombing. The group claimed the strikes set both tankers ablaze and warned that any vessel violating its blockade would remain a legitimate target. WATCH

Assam is battling one of its worst flood emergencies of the year as the crisis deepens dramatically across the state. In the last 24 hours alone, 21 more people have lost their lives, pushing the 2026 Assam flood death toll to 31. With relentless rainfall continuing to pound the region, the flood situation has worsened, leaving more than 5.6 lakh people affected across 16 districts. Among the worst-hit regions are Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, where rising floodwaters have submerged homes, roads and agricultural land. According to official data, 872 villages across 44 revenue circles remain inundated, forcing thousands of families to flee to safer locations as rivers continue to overflow. More than 12,000 displaced people have taken shelter in relief camps, while 71 relief camps and over 200 distribution centres continue to provide food, medical aid and other necessities. WATCH