Two Indians killed in UAE airport explosion caused by suspected drone attack; Yemen's Houthi claim responsibility
3 years, 2 months ago

Two Indians killed in UAE airport explosion caused by suspected drone attack; Yemen's Houthi claim responsibility

Firstpost  

The explosion resulted in the death of a Pakistani national and two Indian nationals, and six others sustained mild to moderate injuries, said the state news agency of UAE A suspected drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people and sparked a separate fire at Abu Dhabi’s international airport on Monday, police said. Police did not identify the wounded, who suffered minor to moderate injuries at an industrial area where Abu Dhabi’s State-owned energy company runs a pipeline network and an oil tanker storage facility. We condemn in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates: Saudi ministry of foreign affairs, reports Times of India. Three transport tankers caught fire at the facility, while another fire was sparked at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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At least 17 killed and 50 seriously wounded in explosion at Yemen fuel station
2 months, 1 week ago

At least 17 killed and 50 seriously wounded in explosion at Yemen fuel station

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 17 people have …

Indian among 12 civilians injured by falling debris as Saudi blows up drone fired by Yemeni rebels
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian among 12 civilians injured by falling debris as Saudi blows up drone fired by Yemeni rebels

Firstpost  

The Houthi rebels have taken responsibility for several drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities in the past Riyadh: An Indian national was among 12 civilians who were injured on 10 February, 2022, by falling debris when Saudi Arabia’s Army destroyed a drone fired by Yemen’s rebels targeting an international airport, state media reported. The coalition’s spokesman General Turki Al-Malki …

Indian among 12 injured by falling debris as Saudi blows up drone fired by Yemeni rebels
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian among 12 injured by falling debris as Saudi blows up drone fired by Yemeni rebels

India Today  

An Indian national was among 12 civilians who were injured on Thursday by falling debris when Saudi Arabia’s Army destroyed a drone fired by Yemen’s rebels targeting an international airport, state media reported. The coalition’s spokesman General Turki Al-Malki said: “Saudi Air Defences thwarted an attempt to deliberately and systematically target travelling civilians and staff at Abha International Airport by …

US military fired missiles during Yemen Houthi attack on UAE
3 years, 1 month ago

US military fired missiles during Yemen Houthi attack on UAE

India TV News  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched interceptor missiles during an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels that targeted the United Arab Emirates during a visit by Israel's president, the second-such time American troops have opened fire, officials said. The acknowledgement by the White House and Pentagon late Monday represent a widening American involvement in Yemen's yearslong war, a …

UAE shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthis as Israeli president visits
3 years, 1 month ago

UAE shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthis as Israeli president visits

India Today  

The UAE’s air defence forces on Monday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi terrorist group towards it, the country’s Ministry of Defence said, amidst a historic visit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog. In a statement to WAM, the GCAA said that “there is no impact on flights and airports resulting from the interception of the ballistic …

Why did the Houthis attack the UAE? Everything you need to know
3 years, 1 month ago

Why did the Houthis attack the UAE? Everything you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Why are Yemen’s Houthis launching attacks on the UAE and is this a new front in the war? Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have in recent weeks launched several drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates – a member of a Saudi-led coalition fighting the armed group in Yemen. In response, the coalition – fighting to restore Yemen’s internationally …

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi
3 years, 1 month ago

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: The UAE on Monday intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that the Houthi terror group fired towards its capital Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Defence said, days after two Indians and a Pakistani were killed in a rare drone and missile attack claimed by the Yemeni rebels. The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding …

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi
3 years, 1 month ago

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

The UAE on Monday, January 24, 2022, intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that the Houthi terror group fired towards its capital Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Defence said, days after two Indians and a Pakistani were killed in a rare drone and missile attack claimed by the Yemeni rebels. The attack did not result in any human losses, it …

Houthi missiles target Saudi Arabia and UAE as escalation grows
3 years, 1 month ago

Houthi missiles target Saudi Arabia and UAE as escalation grows

Al Jazeera  

UAE defence ministry says it is ready to deal with threats and will take all necessary measures to protect the country from attack. “The remnants of the intercepted ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi,” the UAE defence ministry said in a statement in state-run WAM news agency on Monday, adding that it “is ready to deal with …

US, UAE intercept Houthi ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi
3 years, 1 month ago

US, UAE intercept Houthi ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi

CNN  

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — The US military joined with the United Arab Emirates on Monday to counter a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis on an air base near its capital Abu Dhabi, where approximately 2,000 American service members and personnel are stationed, US officials said. At 4:15 a.m. Abu Dhabi’s skyline lit up with what witnesses described as “fireballs …

UAE envoy: Yemen’s Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack
3 years, 2 months ago

UAE envoy: Yemen’s Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack

The Hindu  

Yemen’s Houthi rebels used cruise and ballistic missiles, in addition to drones, in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a fuel depot and an international airport, the Emirati ambassador to the United States said Wednesday. The remarks by Ambassador Yousef Al-Otaiba marked an official acknowledgement that missiles — and not …

UAE envoy: Yemen’s Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack
3 years, 2 months ago

UAE envoy: Yemen’s Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels used cruise and ballistic missiles, in addition to drones, in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a fuel depot and an international airport, the Emirati ambassador to the United States said Wednesday. The remarks by Ambassador Yousef Al-Otaiba marked an official acknowledgement …

Why did Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch an attack on Abu Dhabi? | In Focus podcast
3 years, 2 months ago

Why did Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch an attack on Abu Dhabi? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On January 17, two Indians and a Pakistani were killed in a massive explosion in Abu Dhabi. The blast is believed to have been the result of a ‘drone attack’ by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This attack on the capital of UAE has once again drawn the spotlight to a conflict that has been going on in the region for seven …

Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The images by Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show smoke rising over an Abu Dhabi National Oil …

UAE drone attack | Identities of two Indians killed established
3 years, 2 months ago

UAE drone attack | Identities of two Indians killed established

The Hindu  

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates' capital have been established, the Indian Embassy said on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The embassy in Abu Dhabi said on Tuesday that the identities of the two deceased Indian nationals have been …

India to Provide Assistance to the Families of Two Indians Killed in UAE: Envoy
3 years, 2 months ago

India to Provide Assistance to the Families of Two Indians Killed in UAE: Envoy

News 18  

India has said that it will provide whatever assistance” is possible to the families of the two Indian citizens killed in a suspected Houthi drone attack near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia called Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu …

Two Indians, one Pakistani killed in UAE drone attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Two Indians, one Pakistani killed in UAE drone attack

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two Indians and a Pakistani were confirmed killed near the Abu Dhabi airport in the United Arab Emirates on Monday in an explosion of fuel tanks caused by a suspected drone attack carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The UAE authorities informed the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi that two Indians were among the three dead, but there …

Saudi-led coalition launches deadly air raids in Yemen’s Sanaa
3 years, 2 months ago

Saudi-led coalition launches deadly air raids in Yemen’s Sanaa

Al Jazeera  

Residents say some 14 people were killed in the Yemeni capital a day after a suspected Houthi attack killed three people in the UAE. The Saudi-led coalition has carried out air raids in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, killing more than 12 people, according to residents, a day after the Houthi rebel group launched a deadly attack in the United Arab …

How the world reacted to the Houthi attack on UAE
3 years, 2 months ago

How the world reacted to the Houthi attack on UAE

Al Jazeera  

Politicians condemn Monday’s attacks on Abu Dhabi – claimed by Yemen-based Houthi rebels – that killed three people. “The Kingdom stresses that it continues to confront all attempts and terrorist practices of the Houthi militia through its leadership of coalition forces to support legitimacy in Yemen.” Qatar Qatar’s ministry of foreign affairs said that Doha considered targeting civilian installations and …

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen’s rebels kills 3
3 years, 2 months ago

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen’s rebels kills 3

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people on Monday and sparked a fire at Abu Dhabi’s international airport. Senior Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash blamed the Houthis for the attack, saying on Twitter that Emirati authorities were handling the rebel group’s “vicious attack on …

Abu Dhabi: 2 Indian nationals among three killed in suspected drone attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Abu Dhabi: 2 Indian nationals among three killed in suspected drone attack

India Today  

UAE authorities have informed that there were two Indians among the three dead in a possible drone attack which may have sparked an explosion that struck three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport on Monday that killed three people and wounded six, police said. While Abu Dhabi police did not …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch drone attack on Abu Dhabi airport in UAE
3 years, 2 months ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch drone attack on Abu Dhabi airport in UAE

Op India  

At Abu Dhabi’s new International Airport, a potential drone attack has been reported. A fire was observed near the new Abu Dhabi International Airport shortly after. Three fuel tanker trucks exploded in the industrial Musaffah region near ADNOC storage facilities, according to Abu Dhabi police, while a fire broke out at an Abu Dhabi International Airport construction site. #Yemen‘s Iran-aligned …

Two Indians among 3 killed in Abu Dhabi oil tanker blasts
3 years, 2 months ago

Two Indians among 3 killed in Abu Dhabi oil tanker blasts

The Hindu  

Two Indians and a Pakistani were killed in a massive explosion in three petroleum tankers in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The blast is believed to have been sparked by a fire near the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company facilities, in what is claimed as a “drone attack” by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. In a strongly worded statement, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh …

Suspected drone attacks in UAE capital Abu Dhabi kill 2 Indians, 1 Pakistani
3 years, 2 months ago

Suspected drone attacks in UAE capital Abu Dhabi kill 2 Indians, 1 Pakistani

India TV News  

Highlights Abu Dhabi's airport extension was attacked using drones. Suspected drone attacks that took place in Abu Dhabi today have killed 2 Indians and 1 Pakistani so far. According to Abu Dhabi Police, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for the attack. In Abu Dhabi, two separate fires broke out, one due to the explosion of oil tankers and …

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen’s rebels kills 3
3 years, 2 months ago

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen’s rebels kills 3

LA Times  

In a satellite photo, Abu Dhabi International Airport is seen Dec. 8. A suspected drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people and sparked a separate fire at Abu Dhabi’s international airport Monday, police said. A drone attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi …

Explosion near Yemen’s Aden airport kills a dozen people
3 years, 4 months ago

Explosion near Yemen’s Aden airport kills a dozen people

Al Jazeera  

At least 12 civilians were killed in the blast in Aden, the Yemeni government’s interim capital. An explosion near the entrance to the international airport of Yemen’s southern port city of Aden has killed at least 12 people but it was not clear whether the incident was an attack. “Twelve civilians were killed in an explosion” in the vicinity of …

Blasts hit Yemen’s Aden airport as new unity government arrives
4 years, 2 months ago

Blasts hit Yemen’s Aden airport as new unity government arrives

Al Jazeera  

Aden airport struck by large explosion shortly after plane carrying the new Yemeni government arrives from Saudi Arabia. A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Saudi-backed cabinet landed there, security officials said. Hours after the attack, a second explosion was heard around Aden’s Maasheq …

Baghdad airport attack: Iran's Qasem Soleimani killed on Trump's order, says Pentagon
5 years, 2 months ago

Baghdad airport attack: Iran's Qasem Soleimani killed on Trump's order, says Pentagon

India TV News  

An airstrike killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force and architect of its regional security apparatus, at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, Iranian state television and three Iraqi officials said, an attack that’s expected to draw severe Iranian retaliation against Israel and American interests. The strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq …

Indian expat killed in Dubai building blast
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian expat killed in Dubai building blast

India TV News  

A 47-year-old Indian expatriate died following a massive gas pipe explosion in an apartment building in Dubai, authorities revealed on Monday. The explosion took place on Saturday in the sixth floor of the apartment in the Al Ghurair Building in Mankhool while a mechanic was trying to repair a gas leak, the Khaleej Times reported. Dubai Police took to Twitter …

The Latest: US ‘ready’ to deploy resources from reserves
5 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: US ‘ready’ to deploy resources from reserves

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Latest on the explosion and fire at a major oil facility in Saudi Arabia : 3:10 a.m. The U.S. Energy Department says the U.S. “stands ready to deploy resources from the Strategic Petroleum Oil Reserves if necessary to offset any disruptions to oil markets” in the wake of a drone attack in Saudi Arabia …

Indian among 9 injured in Yemeni rebels attack on Saudi airport
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian among 9 injured in Yemeni rebels attack on Saudi airport

India TV News  

An Indian national was among nine people injured in an attack by Yemeni rebels on Abha international airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a spokesperson of the Saudi-led military coalition said. "A terrorist attack at Abha International Airport.led to the injury of 9 civilians - eight Saudis and one Indian national," Coalition for the Support of Legitimacy in Yemen …

Crew members of targeted Norwegian-owned tanker now in Dubai
5 years, 9 months ago

Crew members of targeted Norwegian-owned tanker now in Dubai

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Crew members from a Norwegian-owned oil tanker apparently attacked in the Gulf of Oman landed Saturday in Dubai after two days in Iran as the other tanker targeted in the assault limped into anchorage off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates. Already, the U.S. has blamed Iran for what it described as an …

Indian woman among 26 injured in Saudi airport attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian woman among 26 injured in Saudi airport attack

India TV News  

An Indian woman was among the 26 people injured in a missile attack by Yemen's rebel Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport on Wednesday, a spokesperson of the Saudi-led Arab coalition involved in the war in Yemen said. A projectile fired by the Houthi militia hit the arrival hall at Abha International Airport in southwestern Asir province, he …

Unidentified ‘projectile’ fired by Yemeni rebels injures 26 at Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport; one Indian among wounded
5 years, 9 months ago

Unidentified ‘projectile’ fired by Yemeni rebels injures 26 at Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport; one Indian among wounded

Firstpost  

A Yemeni rebel missile attack on Abha airport in south-western Saudi Arabia wounded 26 civilians on Wednesday, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels said Riyadh: A Yemeni rebel missile attack on Abha airport in south-western Saudi Arabia wounded 26 civilians on Wednesday, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels said. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have faced persistent coalition bombing since March 2015 …

Yemen’s rebels ‘attack’ Abu Dhabi airport using a drone
6 years, 7 months ago

Yemen’s rebels ‘attack’ Abu Dhabi airport using a drone

Al Jazeera  

UAE official denies attack but Abu Dhabi airport tweeted earlier there was an incident involving a supply vehicle. Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they attacked Abu Dhabi’s international airport in the United Arab Emirates with a drone. ‘No paper tiger’ A Houthi military source said the armed drone flew 1,500km before it reached Abu Dhabi’s airport. “Our attack on Abu Dhabi …

Emirates plane crash lands at Dubai airport, one firefighter killed
8 years, 7 months ago

Emirates plane crash lands at Dubai airport, one firefighter killed

Firstpost  

The Emirates Airline said that one firefighter was killed while putting out a fire caused by a plane crash-landing earlier on Wednesday. Dubai: The Emirates Airline said that one firefighter was killed while putting out a fire caused by a plane crash-landing earlier on Wednesday. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, the Chairman of Emirates Airline, confirmed that the firefighter lost …

Dubai airport fire: Video shows huge fireball exploding from Emirates plane after crash landing
8 years, 7 months ago

Dubai airport fire: Video shows huge fireball exploding from Emirates plane after crash landing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Horrified passengers watched a fireball …

Explosions hit Yemen's Aden, 25 killed
8 years, 11 months ago

Explosions hit Yemen's Aden, 25 killed

India TV News  

Sanaa:Three explosions rocked Yemen's temporary capital of Aden on Friday evening, leaving 25 people killed and several others injured, a security official told Xinhua. The huge blasts were caused by suicide bombers attempting to attack the main headquarters of the Saudi-led coalition forces located in Aden's district of Buraiga, the security source of Aden's Military Command said on condition of …

13 out of 20 Indians reported killed in Yemen air strikes alive: MEA
9 years, 6 months ago

13 out of 20 Indians reported killed in Yemen air strikes alive: MEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs today said that 13 out of the 20 Indian nationals who were reported to have been killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on fuel smugglers at a Yemeni port are alive. There were reports that at least 20 Indians were killed in airstrikes Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday. …

Twenty Indians killed in air strikes in Yemen
9 years, 6 months ago

Twenty Indians killed in air strikes in Yemen

The Hindu  

A Saudi-led alliance killed at least 20 Indian nationals in air strikes on fuel smugglers at a Yemeni port on Tuesday, fishermen said, and more foreign troops were reported to be arriving to intensify the campaign against Houthi forces. The Houthi-run state news agency Saba also said that 15 citizens were killed in air strikes on Sanaa, and medical sources …

20 Indians killed in air strikes in Yemen
9 years, 6 months ago

20 Indians killed in air strikes in Yemen

Live Mint  

Dubai: A Saudi-led alliance killed at least 20 Indian nationals in air strikes on fuel smugglers at a Yemeni port on Tuesday, fishermen said, and more foreign troops were reported to be arriving to intensify the campaign against Houthi forces. The Houthi-run state news agency Saba also said that 15 citizens were killed in air strikes on Sanaa, and medical …

Fire in Abu Dhabi building kills 10 | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Fire in Abu Dhabi building kills 10 | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Dubai: Ten people were killed and eight injured when a fire ripped through an illegal workers' accommodation in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi, according to media reports. The blaze started Friday on the first floor of a two-floor commercial building that contained seven shops and a car repair shop, Abu Dhabi daily The National reported. Abu Dhabi police …

U.S. regrets Indian fisherman's killing
12 years, 8 months ago

U.S. regrets Indian fisherman's killing

The Hindu  

The U.S. Government has officially confirmed that shots fired by a U.S. Navy vessel had killed an Indian and injured three more off a Dubai port on Monday afternoon, said official sources here. Ambassador to India Nancy Powell telephoned Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai this morning to convey her regret for the loss of life and assured that the U.S. Government …

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