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Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights
Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
The Mecca pact is moving from declaration to implementation, exposing unresolved questions in Turkey over troop deployments, parliamentary authority, and the risk of direct involvement in Yemen.
Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis carried out a new round of strikes Wednesday, launching missiles towards Yemen's international airport, as well as the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
Syrian president Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on official visit, SANA reports
Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the Saudi capital for an official visit, where he is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
The new alliance has taken shape over recent months, with September’s Houthi offensive and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia presenting its first major test.
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
The meeting comes a day after Iranian FM Esmail Baghaei said he hoped a “rumor” that Pakistan had deployed troops to Saudi Arabia was untrue, warning that intervention would complicate the situation.
Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
"The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the stage reached in the Alliance’s institutionalization efforts," the Turkish statement said.
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.
Saudi-Houthi conflict continues to escalate with reported strikes on Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The fire comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio
Farhan's visit to the US comes after Yemen's Saudi-led coalition intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom, the coalition said.
Schools in Riyadh move to remote learning without warning amid renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions
The academic calendar shows that the current week was scheduled as a regular school week after the Saudi National Day holiday on September 23 and 24.
