Houthis organizes massive rallies across Yemen to show solidarity with Iran

Yemen's Houthis on Friday organized massive rallies in Sanaa and over 400 other locations to show solidarity with Iran and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the recent Israeli strikes on Iran.

Carrying the slogan "Steadfast with Gaza and Iran against Israeli and American crimes," the demonstrators expressed support for Gaza and Tehran amid the escalating regional tensions.

"Our participation in today's march, 'Steadfast with Gaza and Iran against the Zionist-American aggression,' is an expression of support, solidarity, and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the brutal and unjust aggression. It is subjected to an aggression that contradicts all laws, charters, and international norms," said Adnan Ghaithan, a protester.

"We are here in Al-Sabeen Square, in the land of faith and wisdom --Yemen-- standing firm and steadfast with Gaza and with Iran against Zionist-American crimes. We support the Iranian strikes and salute the Iranian armed forces for carrying them out. We stand with them and by their side," said Khaled Al-Mutairi, another protester.

Participants raised Palestinian and Iranian flags while chanting slogans condemning Israeli airstrikes on civilian areas and infrastructure in Iran.

They called for international actions to stop what they described as violations and to end U.S. military assistance for Israel.

"This aggression poses a serious threat to international peace and security, as the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran endanger maritime routes, global economic projects," said Mohammed Muftah, first deputy prime minister of Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah.

The marches came just hours after a televised speech by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Ansar Allah group.

In his speech, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declared full solidarity for Iran's actions, noting that Yemen's position will remain aligned with Tehran and Gaza, and against what he called "American and Israeli aggression."

The rallies were the first since the direct military confrontation broke out between Israel and Iran.

On June 13, Israeli airstrikes inside Iran killed several senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets, causing casualties and significant damage. Israel and Iran are trading air attacks as the conflict enters second week.

Houthis organizes massive rallies across Yemen to show solidarity with Iran

Houthis organizes massive rallies across Yemen to show solidarity with Iran

Houthis organizes massive rallies across Yemen to show solidarity with Iran

China's second homegrown cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, successfully floated out in Shanghai on Saturday after dock flooding, according to China State Shipbuilding Cooperation.

After three rounds of safety inspections, the cruise ship began its undocking procedures on Saturday.

After being floated, the vessel was shifted to a fore dock chamber to conduct an inclining test, a key step used to measure the ship's weight and center of gravity, which are critical for stability and passenger comfort.

The undocking process is expected to last seven days. During this period, the ship will also undergo lifeboat release tests and maneuvering trials inside the dock to verify the performance of its 18 large lifeboats and two rescue boats under both normal and emergency conditions.

The cruise ship is scheduled to officially leave the dock next Friday, after which it will enter the stage of system commissioning and complete interior construction. Sea trials are planned for late May.

The ship was built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. under China State Shipbuilding Cooperation.

The delivery of the cruise ship is expected before the end of the year.

China's 2nd homegrown cruise ship floats out, about to undock