Yemen: News
Nimisha Priya case: Government denies report her death sentence overturned
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who was convicted of murder in Yemen, has been overturned, the office of Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Abubakker Musliyar announced on Monday.
'India offering all possible assistance in Nimisha Priya case': Centre
The Indian government is providing all possible support to Nimisha Priya, a nurse on death row in Yemen, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Nimisha Priya case now rests on 'Qisas'—What's this Islamic law
Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala, is currently on death row in Yemen after being convicted of murdering her business partner, Talal Abdo Mehdi.
'No pardon': Yemeni man's family demands execution of Nimisha Priya
The brother of Talal Abdo Mehdi, the Yemeni man allegedly murdered by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in 2017, has demanded her execution.
Shocker! Houthi-linked dealers are now selling weapons on X, WhatsApp
A report has revealed that arms dealers linked to Yemen's Houthi militants are using social media platforms X and WhatsApp for weapon trafficking.
Houthi-linked arms dealers selling weapons on X, WhatsApp: Report
A new report has revealed that arms dealers linked to Yemen's Houthi terrorists are using social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp for weapon trafficking.
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen postponed
The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, which was scheduled for July 16 in Yemen, has been postponed, multiple news channels reported.
Trust offers ₹11cr to stay execution of nurse Nimisha Priya
Efforts are underway to delay the execution of Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen.
'All options exhausted': Centre on Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen
The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that it has exhausted all diplomatic efforts to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from her scheduled execution in Yemen on July 16.
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces execution next week in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, will be executed in Yemen on July 16, multiple reports said.
Germany accuses China of targeting its plane with laser
The German government has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft with a laser during a European Union operation in the Red Sea.
US and Yemen's Houthis reach ceasefire agreement
A ceasefire deal has been reached between the United States of America and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights until May 6
Air India has temporarily suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, till May 6.
Mike Waltz removed as security advisor after war plan leaked
United States President Donald Trump has announced a major shake-up in his national security team.
US Navy's $60 million-worth jet falls overboard from aircraft carrier
An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet of the United States Navy has been lost at sea after it fell off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
White House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief?
Amid allegations that Pete Hegseth shared classified military information in a family group chat, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a change in leadership at the Pentagon, according to NPR.
US defense secretary leaked Yemen war plans to family: Report
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire after he reportedly shared sensitive military information regarding imminent strikes on Yemen with his family via a private Signal group chat.
US: iPhone blamed for including journalist in classified military chats
A recent incident involving the US government's use of Signal, an encrypted messaging app, has sparked controversy.
Passwords, personal data of US security heads exposed on Signal
Private data of key security advisers to US President Donald Trump has been compromised. The breach is connected to their use of a Signal group chat to plan airstrikes on Yemen.
Who's Jeffrey Goldberg? Journalist who accidentally received US war plan
Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally included in a group chat where top officials of Donald Trump's administration were talking about imminent military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Trump's top aide in hot water; found following gay porn
Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, has landed in another hot mess after he was allegedly found following a gay adult account on X.
US officials 'accidentally' leak war plans to journalist; Trump responds
A United States journalist was accidentally added to a group chat in which senior American officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, discussed their military strategy against Yemen's Huthi rebels.
US deploys second aircraft carrier in Middle East
The US is set to increase its military presence in the Middle East, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directing the deployment of a 2nd aircraft carrier.
Houthi rebels attack US ships second time in 24 hours
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 24 hours.
US airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, Houthi rebels vow escalation
The US has escalated its military action against Iran-backed Houthis, a rebel group based in Yemen.
31 killed as Trump orders airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels
The US has carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen killing 31 people. The operation targeted Iran-backed Houthi rebels and was conducted to defend American interests, according to the US Central Command.
Sirens, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as sirens blared throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP reported.
Faint hope for death-sentenced Kerala nurse as Iran extends help
Iran has promised to help Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala who is on death row in Yemen.
Explained: Why Indian nurse was sentenced to death in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, a 36-year-old nurse hailing from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen after President Rashad Muhammed al-Alimi approved her execution.
'Extending...help': India after Yemen sanctions death penalty for Kerala nurse
The Indian government is actively looking at options to help Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi.
Watch: Israel uses THAAD system to intercept Houthi missile
In a historic first, Israel has used the United States-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to intercept a ballistic missile.
UN condemns Israeli airstrikes on Yemen: WHO chief escapes narrowly
The United Nations (UN) has voiced its concern over the growing conflict between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Israel.
Israel admits to assassinating Hamas leader, warns Houthi rebels
In a groundbreaking revelation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Monday that Israel was behind the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran this past July.
US shoots down its own navy pilots over Red Sea
Two United States Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday in an "apparent case of friendly fire," the US military said.
UN seeks $47B aid for 2025; donors reluctant amid crises
The United Nations (UN) has appealed for $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people affected by conflict and starvation.
Israel-Gaza war: Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb
Israel's air force has carried out heavy airstrikes on the southern suburb of Dahiyeh in Beirut, extensively damaging several buildings.
US probes leak of documents detailing Israel's plans for Iran
The United States is now probing a major leak of classified documents outlining Israel's military plans against Iran.
100 newborns named 'Nasrallah' in Iraq after Hezbollah chief's killing
After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, Iraq has seen a spike in newborns named after him.
Video: Drone footage shows how Israel killed top Hezbollah commander
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage of an airstrike that resulted in the death of Muhammad Hussein Srour, a senior Hezbollah commander.
How Lebanon blasts, Hamas chief's killing escalated Middle East tensions
After a series of pager-walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon earlier this week, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "We are at the onset of a new phase in this war...we need to adapt."
Missile fired at Israel from Yemen, sirens sound across cities
A surface-to-surface missile was launched from Yemen toward central Israel on Sunday, according to the Israeli military.
Watch: Houthis capture oil tanker; detonate explosives on ship
Yemen's Houthis have released a video that appears to show their rebels boarding the oil tanker Sounion and detonating explosives on the ship.
Iran's supreme leader orders 'direct' attack on Israel: Report
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly ordered a "direct attack" on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Global conflicts impede vaccination of 15 million children, says UN
Global conflicts are hampering efforts to vaccinate children against diseases, with new data showing that nearly 14.5 million children have not received any vaccination.
Over 1.5 million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage amid Gaza conflict
In the intense heat of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have congregated to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage.