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Alleging Houthi attack on Mecca, Saudis hit Yemen

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen while Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia due to the worsening conflict. The extension of the war threatens to worsen global energy supply shortages. The price of Brent crude hovered around $108 a…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Saudi in need, friend Pakistan missing in 'deed': Islamabad faces Mecca pact test with Iran looming

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that it had intercepted a Houthi drone heading towards Mecca, calling the security of Islam's holiest city a 'red line'. The Houthis flatly denied targeting Mecca and, in the same round of escalation, claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's…

The Times of India · Sep 16

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First Thing: Houthis appear to target Mecca as House votes to end Trump’s war on Iran

Vote comes amid Republican call to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus a catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn is returned home

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

The Independent UK · Sep 16

US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed security threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks, armed conflict and terrorism. It also issued a separate Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for the Yemen border.

The Times of India · Sep 16

From Mecca's red line to the 'Gate of Tears': How US-Iran war is closing in on Saudi prince MBS

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday before it could enter the holy city's restricted airspace.

The Times of India · Sep 16

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Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.

Euronews · Sep 16

Houthi rebels accused of targeting Mecca with drone as Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’

The Yemeni group has escalated attacks on the Saudi-led coalition amid a push west to squeeze traffic from the Red Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 16

A damaged building collapses in Gaza, killing at least 12 people and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people, including four children

The Independent UK · Sep 16

'Nauseating lie': Houthis deny targeting Mecca; claim strike on Saudi F-15

For the first time ever in the history of the Islamic holy city, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued an emergency alert warning of a possible hostile aerial attack in Mecca.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Pakistan abandons Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in fight against Houthis in Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Kingdom reaches out to rival Israel for help

Saudi Arabia has indirectly approached Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis through US Central Command, despite not recognising Israel or maintaining diplomatic ties with it. The outreach comes as Houthi forces impose a maritime blockade threatening Saudi economic and energy interests, while Pakistan, a partner in the Mecca defence…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with Tehran

Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca

Iran-aligned group rejects claim it targeted Mecca, while Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns attack

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

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France 24 · Sep 16

Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca

Yemen's Houthis reported fresh Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a "lie" Riyadh's early morning statement that it had shot down a drone heading towards Mecca, but the accusation prompted a…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sites

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led coalition said. The incident marked the second reported Houthi attempt to target the holy city. Saudi Arabia issued security alerts amid escalating attacks by Iran-aligned fighters across the kingdom.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Saudi Arabia issues brief danger alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Taif amid Houthi escalation

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence on Tuesday issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid an escalation in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The alert for Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, was the first such warning during the latest escalation, but authorities said…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Munir won’t recue MBS: Why the Mecca Pact's first test is failing Saudi Arabia

As Houthi forces seized Mokha and Perim Island last week, Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir spent the moment on the phone with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

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The Times of India · Sep 13

Mecca Pact, but no troops yet: Pak expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi after Houthi attacks

Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed these issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The recent Houthi advances have also intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping routes. A mutual-defense pact…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?

Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is now being tested by these events. The nation is carefully balancing its relationship with Saudi Arabia and its neighbor Iran. Historical military ties with Arab nations are noted,…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Pakistan blinks on Houthis, walks back Saudi defence warning within 24 hours

Pakistan has clarified that there are no current discussions about military responses related to the Mecca defense pact, following recent warnings from its defense minister. The agreement aims to enhance deterrence and defense cooperation among the involved nations, becoming active only if the Yemen conflict spreads to Saudi Arabia. Additionally,…

The Times of India · Sep 9

'Attack on one is attack on all': Pakistan warns Houthis, invokes Mecca defence pact

Pakistan warned Tuesday that its newly formed defence alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could be activated if the conflict in Yemen spills into Saudi territory, saying there should be “no ambiguity” that an attack on any one of the three members would be treated as an attack on all.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Mecca Pact and Bangladesh: Why Dhaka is keeping the door open to 'Islamic Nato'

In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye unveiled what has informally been dubbed the “Islamic Nato”. Named after Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or simply the Mecca pact—is based on the principle that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Bangladesh sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: State Foreign Minister

Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, aimed at fostering collective security among the countries. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir emphasized that this step poses no risk for Dhaka and will not limit its relationships with other nations. Positive discussions…

The Times of India · Aug 24

In 1953, a Hong Kong imam brought eight date palms from Mecca; one survived and later officials changed a road route rather than cut it down

In 1953, an imam named Ai Pok-tak returned to Hong Kong from a pilgrimage to Mecca carrying eight date-palm saplings, hoping to grow a piece of his faith in a city where the tree was rarely seen. Only one survived. Planted outside the family's home near Hong Kong's border with…

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