"UN Security Council Demands Action After Largest Houthi Attack in Red Sea"

The UN Security Council has demanded an immediate end to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, with the US and Japan sponsoring a resolution that was adopted despite abstentions from Russia and China. The resolution also called for the release of a Japanese-operated vehicle carrier commandeered by the Houthis, and warned of the right of member states to defend their vessels. The attacks have led to significant disruptions in maritime commerce, prompting concerns about increased energy and food prices, while the UK and its allies have not ruled out striking Houthi military targets on land.