“Yemen reshuffles cabinet as Houthis advance towards Aden”

Key points

• Yemen's internationally recognised government names three new ministers in a cabinet reshuffle.
• Salem Al Awlaki becomes information minister, replacing Moammar Eryani who will become ambassador.
• Judge Akram Naseeb Ahmed Al Amiri appointed minister of civil service and insurance.
• Ahmed Al Awlaki named minister of local administration, per Saba agency report.
• Houthis advance to within 80km of Aden, threatening main route to Taiz and wider region.