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UN Official: Red Sea Port In Yemen Operating At A Quarter Of Capacity Amid Houthi Attacks

22 Jan 2025

United Nations reports that operations at Yemen's critical Red Sea port in Hodeidah, used for aid imports, have declined to around a quarter of its usual capacity. This happened after recent attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on international shipping, targeting vessels that could support Palestinians during the Gaza conflict....

Yemeni Leader Calls For Joint Strike On Houthis Amid Iran’s Weakening Influence

21 Jan 2025

Vice-president of Yemen's UN-backed government in Aden, Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, has appealed to Western powers to seize the opportunity to target Tehran-backed Houthi leaders when Iran is politically weakened. Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zoubaidi highlighted Iran's setbacks in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, asserting that Yemen remains Iran's...

Israel Intercepts Yemen-Launched Missile Amid Rising Tensions

14 Jan 2025

In the early hours of Tuesday, Israel’s military reported several failed attempts to intercept a missile fired from Yemen, which triggered sirens across central Israel. Yemen's Houthi rebels launched the missile, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict. Despite efforts to down the attack, Israel’s military confirmed it likely intercepted...

Gas Explosion In Yemen Kills 17, Dozens Injured In Al-Bayda Fireball Tragedy

13 Jan 2025

At least 17 persons have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured following an explosion at a gas station and adjacent gas storage tank in Yemen's al-Bayda province on Saturday. The Houthi-run health ministry reported that 50 of the injured are in critical condition, with rescue teams still searching for...

Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan Top 2025 Risk Map: International SOS

11 Jan 2025

A recent report by London-based health and security service firm International SOS identifies the most dangerous countries to visit in 2025. The report assesses security, healthcare, and climate risks in these nations. The study examines the countries that pose the greatest threats to travelers, factoring in a variety of risk...

Nimisha Priya’s Death Sentence in Yemen: Top Indian legal voices urge govt to take strong action

31 Dec 2024

New Delhi: The government of India has intensified its efforts to assist Nimisha Priya, an Indian national currently on death row in Yemen. Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was arrested in 2017 and was sentenced to death in 2020 by a Yemeni court for her involvement in the murder of...

India Offers Full Support After Yemen Sanctions Death Penalty for Kerala Nurse

31 Dec 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed that the Indian government is providing all necessary assistance to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, whose death sentence was recently sanctioned by Yemen's President. In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the government is exploring all possible options for Priya. Nimisha...

Israel Military Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen, Six Reported Dead

27 Dec 2024

Israel conducted airstrikes on Thursday against multiple targets associated with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, according to Houthi media reports. The strikes included Sanaa International Airport, where the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was preparing to...

Israel Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Regions In Yemen

19 Dec 2024

Israeli airstrikes early Thursday targeted several regions in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and the strategic port city of Hodeidah, according to Al Masirah TV, a media outlet run by the Houthi movement. These strikes come amid escalating tensions between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Israel. Key Locations Hit Sanaa: Two...

US Aircraft And Warships Strikes 15 Houthi Targets In Yemen Amid Red Sea Attacks

05 Oct 2024

The US military has conducted strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen, targeting 15 locations to safeguard "freedom of navigation" in the region. The Pentagon reported that aircraft and warships were utilized in these operations, leading to multiple explosions in major Yemeni cities, including the capital, Sanaa. The Houthis...

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