Red Sea Security & Shipping: Germany is pulling two navy vessels—the minesweeper Fulda and supply ship Mosel—from Djibouti to the eastern Mediterranean, saying there’s no near-term start for a Strait of Hormuz mission as the Iran conflict and Houthi pressure on Red Sea shipping persist. Energy Prices: Brent crude jumped back above $100 a barrel as fears grow that fighting could spread beyond Hormuz and disrupt the Bab el-Mandeb route that links the Horn of Africa to global trade. Djibouti Trade & Ports: Tiryaki Agro and the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority signed an MoU to explore long-term development and modernization of the Port of Tadjourah, including possible expansion and a future concession deal. Regional Diplomacy: The U.S. has stepped up engagement with Eritrea and Somalia over Red Sea access as Washington weighs how to respond to the widening maritime threat. Humanitarian & Health: Yemen’s health sector is warning of worsening shortages as a Saudi blockade delays medicines and critical supplies, with dialysis services among those at risk. Migration & Crime: Ethiopian police say they dismantled a trafficking ring that allegedly exploited more than 40,000 migrants, sending victims through Djibouti and onward to Yemen. Climate & Early Warning: China says it will extend its AI-powered MAZU meteorological early warning system to 30 countries over five years, aiming to help communities prepare for extreme weather.