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Topic: Yemen

At least 31 killed as US launches wave of air strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Trump warned Iran against supporting the group, declaring, 'America will hold you fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it!'

Will do whatever we can, says Iranian official on Nimisha Priya, nurse facing death sentence in Yemen

The nurse from Kerala, who is facing the death penalty, is lodged in a jail in Sana’a, under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthis.

‘Extending all possible help,’ says India after Yemeni President approves Kerala nurse’s death sentence

Nimisha Priya was sentenced to death in 2020 for murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi & dismembering, disposing of his body. Last year, her appeal against the sentence was rejected.

UN condemns escalation of violence in Yemen

Secretary-General Guterres called for cessation of military actions and restraint.

26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006, poorer than pre-COVID period, says World Bank

Most of these countries are located in sub-Saharan Africa & have an annual per capita income of less than $1,145. Two-thirds of these are stuck in conflict or institutional fragility.

Yemen witnesses ‘extremely critical’ malnutrition among kids under 5

Malnourishment has impacted 600,000 children, including 120,000 who are 'severely' malnourished.

Houthis say struck British oil tanker in Red Sea, shot down US drone over Yemen’s Saada Governorate

US military has yet to comment on the incident, but CBS News confirmed the crash of an MQ-9 inside Yemen.

US conducts self-defence strikes against Houthi cruise missiles in Red Sea

Statement by US CENTCOM said missiles were launched by Houthis from areas of Yemen under their control and posed an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels.

Missile attacks across Middle East raise Gaza escalation risks

Over the past three months Israel has repeatedly struck at Iranian targets in Syria, while Iranian-backed groups in Syria and Iraq have fired at US targets in those countries.

Europe does not take part in US-UK strikes against Houthi group in Yemen

US-UK warplanes, ships and submarines launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen overnight in retaliation for repeated Houthi attacks on the Red Sea.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.