32 Killed in Saudi coalition airstrikes in Yemen
At least 32 people, including women and children, were killed Monday in airstrikes carried out by the Saudi-led Arab coalition near the Yemeni capital and in the provinces of al-Hudaydah and Damar.
Dec 26, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
Pentagon says more than 120 airstrikes in Yemen in 2017
The US forces have conducted multiple ground operations and more than 120 airstrikes against terror groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Yemen in 2017, under a long-running campaign, the Pentagon has said.
Dec 21, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Saudi says it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
An AFP correspondent heard a loud explosion at 1050 GMT, shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the Saudi budget, which is usually announced by the king from the Yamamah palace, his official residence.
Dec 19, 2017, 21:32 PM IST
Islamic State: What happened to all the foreign fighters?
In France, officials say, around 1,700 people went to Iraq and Syria since 2013 to join IS. Of those, 400 to 450 have been killed, and 250 returned to France.
Dec 16, 2017, 08:35 AM IST
Strikes, clashes kill 51 in Yemen
The security sources said air strikes on Thursday and Friday hit five towns controlled by the Huthis around 70 kilometres (45 miles) south of Hodeida.
Dec 15, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
UN does not confirm Iran link to Yemen missiles: Report
UN officials who examined debris from missiles fired at Saudi Arabia from Yemen have not confirmed that they were Iranian-made but are still analyzing the information, according to a confidential report obtained by AFP on Monday.
Dec 12, 2017, 06:34 AM IST
Air raids on Yemen rebel training camp kill 26: Security sources
Saudi-led coalition air strikes on a Yemen rebel training camp northwest of the capital on Sunday killed at least 26 Huthi fighters, security sources said.
Dec 10, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
Yemen humanitarian situation likely to worsen with Saleh death: Jim Mattis
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday that the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh would, in the short term, likely worsen an already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
UAE denies claim of Yemen missile attack against its plant
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday denied a claim by Yemen's Shiite rebels that a rebel missile had been fired toward the country's under-construction nuclear plant.
Dec 03, 2017, 19:45 PM IST
Yemen ex-president Saleh says ready for 'new page' with Saudi-led coalition
The apparent shift in position came as Saleh`s supporters battled Houthi fighters for a fourth day in the capital Sanaa.
Dec 03, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
Yemen rebel ally Saleh says open to talks with Saudis
The Saudi-led coalition, which has fought Saleh and the Iran-backed Huthi rebels since 2015, this month imposed a total blockade on the impoverished country after a rebel missile was shot down near Riyadh.
Dec 02, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
UN appeals for $22.5 bn humanitarian aid for 2018
United Nations, Dec 2 (IANS) The United Nations has appealed for a record $ 22.5 billion in humanitarian aid for 2018.
Dec 02, 2017, 08:20 AM IST
Saudi Arabia intercept ballistic missile fired from Yemen: State media
The missile targeted the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, but no casualties were reported.
Dec 01, 2017, 06:50 AM IST
Thousands to gather in Yemen capital after rebel clashes
Thousands of Yemenis were expected to gather in Sanaa on Thursday after deadly clashes between the Huthi rebels and their allies sparked fears of further violence in the capital.
Nov 30, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
Yemen rebel infighting in Sanaa leaves 14 dead: Medics
Clashes in Yemen's capital between Shiite Huthi rebels and loyalists of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh left 14 people dead on Thursday, medics and officials said.
Nov 30, 2017, 06:17 AM IST
Britain's Theresa May to visit Saudi Arabia, speak to crown prince
British Prime Minister Theresa May is to visit Saudi Arabia for talks on Wednesday with its assertive crown prince over the kingdom-led war in Yemen, the second European leader to specifically seek him out as he amasses power.
Nov 29, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Drone kills 7 Qaeda suspects in Yemen
A drone strike has killed seven suspected members of Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen, a security official said on Sunday.
Nov 26, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
US warns of risk of missiles from Yemen hitting Saudi Arabia
The United States is warning Americans travelling to Saudi Arabia about the risk of ballistic missile attacks from neighbouring Yemen.
Nov 22, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
White House asks US Supreme Court to allow full travel ban
The White House asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to allow President Donald Trump`s latest travel ban to take full effect after an appeals court in California ruled last week that only parts of it could be enacted.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
United Nations warns fuel running out for Yemen hospitals
The United Nations warned Wednesday that fuel supplies needed to run Yemen`s hospital generators and pump clean water will run out in less than three weeks unless the Saudi-led coalition lifts its blockade.
Nov 15, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
