On the evening of the 16th local time, a large explosion was reported in Aden, Yemen; the blast is suspected to be from a Houthi missile strike.

International Monetary and Financial Committee said advanced intelligent technologies have helped keep overall economic growth steady, but economic performance has diverged across economies.

Iran foreign ministry spokesperson BAGHAEI said Iran insists on resolving Saudi Arabia–Yemen issues through dialogue and diplomacy and is willing to assist if either party requests help. He denied Iranian orchestration of Houthi attacks, saying the Houthi movement acts on its own interests and judgment. BAGHAEI said resolving the Yemen crisis requires respect for Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, an end to external interference and to maritime and air blockades. He added that the past 12 years show external intervention, military action and blockades have not solved the problem, and that escalation would not serve any party’s interests.