Yemen’s conflict, fueled by Saudi-Emirati rivalry, has fragmented the state and left the Houthis as the dominant actor.

Gold prices rose on Friday and logged a fifth consecutive weekly rise, as fears of further tit-for-tat retaliation between Iran and “Israel” triggered safe-haven demand.

The undersea cables, which carry most of the world’s Internet traffic, have become a key point of contention between the two global superpowers, as intelligence agencies can tap into the cables to carry out surveillance.