Yemen

Donald Trump weighs revised travel ban, Supreme Court test still possible

US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a "brand new order" that could be issued as soon as Monday or Tuesday.

Feb 11, 2017, 08:42 AM IST

In blow to Donald Trump, US judges reject travel ban

US President Donald Trump suffered a legal blow on Thursday when a federal appeals court refused to reinstate a temporary travel ban he had ordered on people from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Feb 10, 2017, 07:59 AM IST

No restriction on migration to Gulf countries: Government

The government has not imposed any restriction on migration to Gulf countries, but it has advised Indians not to travel to Yemen

Feb 09, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Yemen withdraws permission for US ground operations

Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, denied reports that the purpose of the attack was to capture or kill any specific al Qaeda leader.

Feb 08, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

US raid in Yemen missed key al Qaeda leader: Report

Military and intelligence officials told NBC News on Monday that the goal of the massive operation was to capture or kill Qassim al-Rimi.

Feb 07, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Donald Trump steps up attack on judge, court system over travel ban

It is unusual for a sitting president to attack a member of the judiciary, which the US Constitution designates as a check on the power of the executive branch and Congress.

Feb 06, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

United States federal judge blocks Donald Trump travel ban nationwide

The temporary restraining order issued by US District Judge James Robart.

Feb 04, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Post ban, Syrian envoy dubs U.S. as ''sponsor of terrorism''

Donald Trump's executive order last week put a 120-day halt on the U.S. refugee program.

Feb 02, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Qaeda stands to gain from Trump strikes on Yemen: ICG

Al-Qaeda is gaining ground in Yemen and could benefit from military actions like the deadly raid by elite US forces ordered by President Donald Trump, the International Crisis Group warned Thursday.

Feb 02, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

Pakistan could be included in White House ban list

White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has suggested that countries like Pakistan could also be added to the banned list of seven Muslim countries as far as migration is concerned.

Jan 30, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Donald Trump agrees to refugee intake from Australia: PM Malcolm Turnbull

The Australian PM declined to provide further details on the deal, saying it was for US authorities vetting people on the islands.

Jan 30, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

Thousands gather around Washington to protest Donald Trump travel ban

Similar protests were taking place outside the White House and across the United States.

Jan 30, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

Merkel says Trump immigration ban 'not justified'

Merkel had reminded the US billionaire of his human rights responsibilities.

Jan 29, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

'57 dead' in first US raid on Qaeda in Yemen under Trump

Eight women and eight children were among those killed in the dawn raid in Yakla district, in the central province of Baida, said a provincial official.

Jan 29, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Will welcome those fleeing terror, war: Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his country`s welcome to refugees after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning people from seven countries from entering the US.

Jan 29, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Now is not the time to build walls — Iran's Hassan Rouhani tells Donald Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump on Saturday, saying now was "not the time to build walls between nations".

Jan 28, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Donald Trump restricts entry of refugees in US from these seven Muslim countries

People from countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia will face "extreme vetting", US President Donald Trump said.

Jan 28, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

68 killed in battles near Yemen's strategic strait

Government forces launched on Saturday an assault to recapture the coastal Dhubab district, just 30 kms north of Bab al-Mandab which links the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Jan 08, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Saudi-led coalition kills six civilians, wounds several in Yemen's Saada

The Saudi-led coalition killed at least six civilians and wounded several others in air strikes on Yemen`s northern province of Saada on Monday, residents and rescuers told Xinhua news agency.

Jan 03, 2017, 01:46 AM IST