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Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

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Saudi Arabia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with key international defense partners as regional security concerns remain a priority. Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate telephone conversations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense ministers from Canada, Germany and Spain to discuss defense cooperation, regional developments and security challenges, including Houthi attacks […]

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Attacks on Saudi Arabia Signal Rising Power of Yemen’s Houthis

Attacks on Saudi Arabia Signal Rising Power of Yemen’s Houthis

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Yemen’s Houthi movement, also known as Ansarallah, is demonstrating an increasingly sophisticated military capability, raising fresh concerns about Saudi Arabia’s security, regional stability and the safety of vital international shipping routes. The Iran-aligned group, which controls large parts of Yemen, has reportedly intensified attacks on strategic Saudi targets while expanding its influence near important maritime […]

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India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

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India has opened an additional control room in Makkah to help Indian nationals affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on Umrah pilgrims facing uncertainty over their travel plans. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah announced the initiative as authorities work to provide assistance, coordinate travel arrangements and keep affected […]

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Saudi energy minister calls for ‘serious’ response after Houthi attacks

Saudi energy minister calls for ‘serious’ response after Houthi attacks

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Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, has called for a serious response following a series of deadly attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement, including reported strikes targeting Riyadh airport and other locations across the kingdom. Speaking at an energy conference in Riyadh, the minister highlighted the gravity of the recent developments and stressed […]

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Pak, Türkiye Join Saudi Arabia to Counter Houthis

Pak, Türkiye Join Saudi Arabia to Counter Houthis

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Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to provide military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defence agreement as tensions involving Yemen’s Ansarallah movement and Saudi Arabia continue to intensify. The decision was announced after an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh. The […]

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