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World in brief: January 24, 2025
Police patrol in Tibu, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, following guerrilla attacks that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee their homes in the Catatumbo region

YEMEN: The United Nations suspended all travel to the area governed by the Houthis today after more of its staff were detained.

The Houthis have previously detained UN staff members, as well as individuals associated with the now closed US embassy in the capital Sanaa and aid groups. 

The Yemenis have de-escalated their attacks on regional shipping and Israel now that a ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza.

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