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What are Houthi attacks?
The Houthis are a rebel group in Yemen. Their attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities create instability in the Middle East, a major oil-producing region. This uncertainty can disrupt oil supplies and drive up global oil prices, as seen in the story.
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