US President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated West Asia war ahead of congressional elections Houthi rebels in Yemen are advancing toward a crucial trade chokepoint Key points and original sources are listed below.

• US President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated West Asia war ahead of congressional electionsS1

• Houthi rebels in Yemen are advancing toward a crucial trade chokepointS2