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Topic: Yemen

Setback for efforts to save Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen as victim’s family refuses pardon

A person convicted of murder in Yemen can be spared execution if all legal heirs of the victim agree to grant pardon, usually in exchange for blood money, according to Sharia law.

Day before her execution, a ray of hope for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen

Priya was scheduled to be executed Wednesday. Postponement gives Save Nimisha Priya campaign time to negotiate ‘blood money’ & mount renewed efforts.

Execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen postponed after govt intervenes

Yemeni officials say postponement gives Priya’s family more time to negotiate a ‘mutually agreeable solution’. They add that GOI has made ‘concerted efforts’ to secure the delay.

Greek ship sinks off Yemen after Houthi attack, rescue operation underway

Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C sunk after a Houthi attack off Yemen. At least 5 crew members have been rescued.

Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen

The Iran-backed Houthis have been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes, repeatedly justifying their attacks as an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel intercepts missile launched from Yemen, sirens activated

Israeli military has said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Houthi movement said a missile was fired at Israel's Jaffa area.

Missile launched from Yemen towards Israel ‘most likely intercepted’, says Israeli army

Israel has threatened Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement—which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Gaza—with naval and air blockade if its attacks persist.

Israeli navy strikes Yemen’s port of Hodeidah, says Houthi-run TV

Israeli navy strikes Yemen's port of Hodeidah, says Houthi-run TV

Israel claims to have shot down two missiles launched from Yemen

Israel has carried out retaliatory strikes including one on 6 May that damaged Yemen's main airport in Sanaa, and another last week targeting the Red Sea ports of Hodeidah and Salif.

Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport after Houthi missile threatens Tel Aviv

Tensions have been rising between Israel and the Houthis as the group presses on with attacks in response to Israel expanding its military operations in the Gaza Strip.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.