Global for Friday, January 17, 2025

• Amid Houthi threats, a mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island
• How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities
• Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
• Sweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops
• France slams ‘unacceptable’ Russian targeting of Baltic patrol flight
• Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine