Saudi-led coalition engages in ceasefire talks with Yemen's Houthis.

The Saudi-led coalition has lifted import restrictions on goods headed for Yemen's southern ports, including Aden, after eight years. The move follows the easing of restrictions on commercial goods entering the Houthi-held western port of Hodeidah, and signals progress in peace talks with the Houthi rebel group in the north. The Saudi-backed government said commercial ships would be allowed to dock directly in southern ports, and all goods would be cleared, with some exceptions. The moves to increase the flow of goods to ports across the country appear to be an indication of progress in direct talks between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.