Deadly Stampede at Yemen Ramadan Charity Event Claims 78 Lives

At least 78 people were killed and 73 others injured in a stampede at a charity event in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The event was organized by local businessmen to distribute financial aid to the poor. Witnesses said that armed Houthis fired into the air, causing an electrical wire to explode, which led to a panic and stampede. The tragedy was Yemen's deadliest in years not related to the country's long-running war. The Houthis have promised to pay compensation to the families of the victims.