Conflict● ElevatedAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 11:15 AM
Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en]
Houthi attacks on al-Makha port forced it to suspend operations, leaving workers without jobs and traders concerned.
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