"Biden Confronts Escalating Houthi Threat Despite Airstrikes"

Despite U.S. airstrikes against Houthi targets, the Iran-backed rebels have continued to attack ships, with the latest targeting a U.S.-owned vessel. President Biden admitted that the strikes have not deterred the militants, while the Houthis claim their attacks are aimed at ships linked to Israel. With no end in sight for the tit-for-tat exchanges, British lawmakers are exploring cost-effective ways to respond to the Houthi threat, including testing a high-powered laser weapon to counter drones.