Hey folks! 
In some headline-making news, the Pentagon has reported that U.S. warships have successfully fended off an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels near the Red Sea. 
So, here’s the scoop: The Red Sea is a super important route for global trade—think of it as the highway for all those goods and oil shipments cruising around the world. 
The Houthis, who are a major player in Yemen’s ongoing conflict, tried to strike at U.S. vessels. But guess what? The ships’ defenses were on point! 
Why should you care? Well, any shake-up in this region can ripple out and affect global markets—including right here in South and Southeast Asia. 
From the price of petrol 
to the gadgets we love 
, everything’s connected!
Stay tuned, and let’s hope for calmer waters ahead! 
Reference(s):
Pentagon: U.S. warships repelled attack from Yemen's Houthis
cgtn.com
