Houthi rebels claim responsibility for ship attack

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for an attack that damaged a cargo ship flying the Belize flag. Although the ship's exact contents were unclear, it sustained damage from a close proximity explosion while passing through the Bob L. Mandeb Strait. This attack follows a series of US airstrikes against the Iran-backed rebel group. Meanwhile, leaders from around the world gathered at the Munich Security Conference, where Russia's war in Ukraine dominated the discussions. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zlinski called on Western leaders to continue supporting Ukraine, and Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russia of committing crimes against humanity in the war.