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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Agree on Rapid Deployment of Forces Under Makkah Defence Pact

They reaffirmed their “unequivocal rejection” of any attack or threat against Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to rapidly deploy military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as part of their collective defence commitments under the Makkah Defence Agreement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. The decision […]

Saudi Arabia Plans Offensive Against Houthis to Regain Control of Bab el-Mandeb

Officials said more than 100,000 Yemeni troops could potentially be mobilised depending on the scale of the operation. Saudi Arabia is planning a military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen to regain control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with options including a coastal assault or a broader multi-front operation, according to regional and Western […]

US moves to shut down Iranian airlines globally as Middle East tensions escalate

Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran, meets Iran’s interior minister, says Iranian media WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The United States has announced sweeping new pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Iranian commercial airlines will effectively be shut down worldwide from September 23 as Washington intensifies its sanctions campaign against Tehran. Bessent said on Monday that foreign companies providing services […]

Huge Smoke Plume Seen Near Riyadh Airport After Saudi Arabia Issues Aerial Threat Alert

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sept 19, 2026. — Reuters RIYADH: A large plume of black smoke and flames were seen near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday after residents reported loud explosions and Saudi authorities issued […]

Italian F-2000 Aircraft Hit During Attacks on Saudi Air Base

Italian aircraft was hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY ROME: An Italian F-2000 fighter aircraft was hit during a series of attacks on the Ta’if air base in Saudi Arabia, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday. Crosetto said he was closely monitoring the situation at the Saudi air […]