Tanker Ablaze After Houthi Attack in Red Sea; Portugal Responds to Fires

A Portuguese-flagged oil tanker erupted in flames following an attack claimed by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions. The incident underscores the persistent threat to international shipping lanes posed by the Houthi movement. This attack is the latest in a series of assaults targeting vessels in the vital waterway. The Houthis, who control significant parts of Yemen, have been launching drones and missiles at shipping, disrupting global trade and prompting retaliatory strikes from the United States and its allies. Meanwhile, the world saw other significant developments. In India, young protesters aligned with the "Cockroach Party" continued demonstrations in Delhi. Mexico was rocked by the assassination of a mayor within his city hall. The Democratic Republic of Congo reported that the Ebola virus epidemic had claimed over a thousand lives. In sports, Robert Lewandowski made his debut for Chicago Fire.