Yemen crisis

UN appeals for nearly $3 billion to save millions in Yemen

The United Nations on Sunday made what it said was a record appeal for aid to Yemen, calling for nearly $3 billion in humanitarian relief for the war-torn country.

Jan 21, 2018, 19:48 PM IST

UN aid chief calls for humanitarian access in Yemen

 The UN humanitarian aid chief Stephen O`Brien, concluded his three-day visit to Yemen on Tuesday, calling for all parties to grant humanitarian access to protect civilians in a conflict that has spread chaos in the country.

Oct 05, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

UN hails constructive Yemen talks, urges halt to air war

The UN envoy hailed a "constructive" first full day of Yemen peace talks on Friday but called for a halt to air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition and missile fire by Iran-backed rebels.

Apr 23, 2016, 00:12 AM IST

When Akshay Kumar met General VK Singh - See Pic

Akshay Kumar met General VK Singh recently.

Jan 19, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Pakistan yet to join Saudi-led alliance: Aziz

Sartaj Aziz said on Monday that only an announcement of a 34-state alliance, including Pakistan, was made by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is awaiting further details.

Dec 21, 2015, 23:04 PM IST

'They will kill us, please save us', pleads an Indian sailor stuck in Yemen

Despite an assurance of safe evacuation by the Ministry of External Affairs, it seems that the sailors in Yemen are yet to avail any help from Indian government.

Sep 14, 2015, 10:04 AM IST