Huthi rebels

UN Security Council to inspect 'Iranian-made' missile debris

According to a UN report, Iran violated the arms embargo on Yemen by failing to block supplies of missiles to rebels.

Jan 26, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

ISIS car bomb kills 10 in Yemen govt bastion

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a car bombing that security sources said killed 10 people, including civilians, at a security post in Yemen's government bastion of Aden today.

Nov 14, 2017, 19:09 PM IST

More than 10,000 attacks on Yemeni women in 2016: UN

The conflict in Yemen has made women and girls more vulnerable to gender-based violence, with more than 10,000 cases reported last year, the UN Population Fund said on Monday.

Mar 27, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Yemen clashes and suicide bombing kill 43

A suicide bomber killed eight people at a Yemeni Army base Friday as clashes between pro-government fighters and Huthi rebels left 35 dead, security sources and a local official said.

Feb 24, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

40 killed in Yemen anti-rebel offensive: Army

At least 28 Huthi insurgents and 12 Yemeni soldiers were killed Tuesday in the southern province of Shabwa as government forces pushed to capture a rebel enclave, military officials said.

Dec 27, 2016, 22:42 PM IST

Yemen president accuses rebels of dashing peace hopes

Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi accused Shiite rebels and their allies on Tuesday of dashing hopes for peace after they unveiled a new government in areas under their control.

Nov 29, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

Over 140 killed in air strikes on Yemen funeral: UN

The UN humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Jamie McGoldrick, said aid workers were "shocked and outraged" by the attacks that hit a community hall in Sanaa.

Oct 09, 2016, 06:09 AM IST

Saudi-led jets hit Yemen despite concerns

Saudi-led coalition warplanes launched fresh air strikes against Shiite rebels across Yemen on Wednesday despite international concerns over the escalation after the suspension of peace talks.

Aug 10, 2016, 21:32 PM IST

Yemen peace talks extended for a week: Kuwait

The UN-brokered Yemen peace talks have been extended for one week following a request by the UN special envoy, the foreign ministry of host nation Kuwait said on Saturday.

Jul 31, 2016, 01:38 AM IST

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile from Yemen: Coalition

The Huthi rebels are allied with elite troops loyal to Yemen`s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

May 31, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Yemen truce raises hope of ending conflict

A new ceasefire enters into effect in Yemen midnight Sunday, with the United Nations hoping it can be the cornerstone of a long-lasting peace deal at upcoming talks in Kuwait.

Apr 08, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

UN blames Saudi-led forces for most Yemen deaths

The Huthis are allied with elite troops loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Mar 19, 2016, 00:43 AM IST

IS blamed for Yemen care home attack, Pope `shocked`

Al Qaeda has previously criticised IS for attacks on Shiite mosques in Yemen that left dozens dead.

Mar 05, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Four Indian nurses among 16 dead in attack on Yemen retirement home

At least 16 people, including four Indian nurses, were killed when gunmen opened fire Friday at an elderly care home in Yemen`s main southern city of Aden, security officials said.

Mar 04, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Yemeni strikes killed 376 in Saudi border zone: Coalition

 Yemeni rebels and their allies have killed more than 370 civilians in Saudi border regions since a Saudi-led military operation began against the rebels last March, the coalition said Tuesday.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:44 PM IST

Saudi-led coalition drops aid to Yemen's besieged Taez

Aircraft of the Saudi-led coalition have dropped 40 tonnes of aid to Yemen's besieged Taez region, a Saudi charity has said.

Jan 14, 2016, 03:17 AM IST

At least 81 civilians killed in Yemen in December despite ceasefire: UN

At least 81 civilians were killed in Yemen last month despite a short-lived and repeatedly violated ceasefire, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Jan 05, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

UAE sending Colombian mercenaries to Yemen: Sources

The sources said the Colombians' experience fighting leftist guerrillas and drug traffickers in their home country made them attractive recruits for the UAE.

Dec 19, 2015, 12:10 PM IST

Yemen factions agree to truce during UN-backed peace talks

 Yemen`s government said Tuesday the country`s warring sides are preparing to observe a week-long truce from December 15 while UN-mediated peace talks take place in Switzerland. 

Dec 09, 2015, 00:30 AM IST

Yemen shells kill 3 more in Saudi border zone

Close to 80 people have been killed in border shelling and skirmishes in recent days.

Nov 30, 2015, 11:58 AM IST