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US launches fresh strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen amid tensions in Red
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"These missiles on launch rails ... could have been fired at any time, prompting U.S. forces to exercise their inherent right and obligation to defend themselves," CENTCOM said on X.
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US designates Yemen-based Houthi group as 'global terrorist'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the official statement, the designation will take effect 30 days from now and allow the US to ensure robust humanitarian carve-outs are in place so its action targets the Houthis and not the people of Yemen.
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US sanctions Hong Kong, UAE firms over 'financial support' to Houthi rebel
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid concerns over the attacks by armed Houthi rebels on merchant vessels in Red Sea, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned two shiiping companies based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for providing financial support to th
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"Will have to pay heavy price": Houthis say retaliatory strikes launched o
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have initiated retaliatory assaults on the warships of the United States and the UK (United Kingdom) in the Red Sea in response to the assault by Western partners, a senior member of the Houthi group, Abdul Salam Jahaf, said in a statement on Friday, according to CN
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EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red S
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US warship shot down three Houthi boats after attempted Hijack in Red Sea
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Iranian-backed Houthis attacked a merchant vessel, MAERSK HANGZHOU and US Navy helicopters in the southern Red Sea on Sunday and attempted to board the vessel, US Central Command said.
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PM Modi speaks with Israeli PM, expresses concern over safety of maritime
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
PM Modi, in a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu, also highlighted India's advocacy for the peaceful resolution of conflict in the Middle Eastern region and assured continued humanitarian assistance for suffering people.
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US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea after Hou
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"I am announcing the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an important new multinational security initiative under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces and the leadership of its Task Force 153, which focuses on security in the Red Sea," Austin said in a statement.
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Yemen's Houthi group strikes Liberian vessels in Red sea
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Moreover, at approximately 0700, Dec. 15 (Sanaa time), Houthi forces contacted the Motor Vessel MSC ALANYA, a Liberian-flagged vessel that was travelling north in the southern part of the Red Sea and threatened to attack it. The Houthis directed the vessel to turn around and proceed south
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Yemeni leader calls for regional organizations to make peace for war-torn
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Sanaa [Yemen], June 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), called for regional organizations, such as the Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council, to make peace and defend the Yemeni people's interests, state-run Saba news agency rep
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Yemen's Houthi rebels announce 3-day ceasefire with Saudi Arabia
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Sanna [Yemen], March 27 (ANI): Yemen's Houthi group has announced a three-day ceasefire and offered the prospect of a "permanent" ceasefire if the Saudi-led coalition ends its operations against the country, reported Al Jazeera.
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Death toll of airstrike on Houthi-controlled prison in Yemen rises to 77
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Aden [Yemen], January 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Yemen's Houthi group reported on Friday that the death toll in an airstrike launched by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition on a temporary prison in Yemen has risen to 77.
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