74 killed in US airstrikes on Yemeni oil port, say Houthis
Dubai: Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced on Friday that 74 people have been killed and 171 others injured in a series of US airstrikes targeting an oil terminal in the country. The strikes, which occurred around midnight, caused extensive damage, igniting fuel trucks and lighting up the night sky with massive fireballs, according to Houthi officials.
The Health Ministry in the rebel-held capital of Sanaa released the casualty figures, describing the attack as one of the deadliest since the US resumed its airstrike campaign in the region. This campaign, which began on March 15 under President Donald Trump, has drawn significant international scrutiny.
Despite the reported toll, the United States Central Command declined to comment on potential civilian casualties resulting from the operation.
The attack marks a severe escalation in the conflict, with humanitarian groups warning of deepening crises amid fuel shortages and rising civilian deaths.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
