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Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca

Intense fighting unfolds in Yemen as the Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia and deny targeting Mecca.

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Saudi Arabia says debris from intercepted missiles falls in Mecca region

Saudi air defenses destroyed three cruise missiles and two drones, causing debris to fall in the Mecca region.

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia intercepts incoming Houthi missiles and drones while the group denies any targeting of Mecca.

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Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement

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Houthi Fighters Launch Ground Incursions Into Saudi Arabia

Regional tensions surge as Houthi forces launch ground incursions and aerial attacks across Saudi Arabia.

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From Mecca to the Moon: How Turkey is trying to become a player in space

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf

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Are the Houthis attacking Mecca and Medina? Saudi claims ignite battle over Islam's holiest cities

Saudi-led coalition forces and Houthi militia exchange strikes involving drones and missiles, sparking debate over threats to Islam's holiest cities.

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Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia reports intercepting drones targeting Mecca and Medina amid escalating Houthi attacks.

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Is Iran moving toward war or peace after Mecca alliance meeting in Tehran?

Regional powers converge in Tehran for the Makkah pact's first mediation effort amid rising fears of war.

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Iran talks with Mecca pact states may be ‘last chance’ before military action

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Iran live updates: Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, Saudis report interception

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From the Mecca defence pact to Tehran talks: Is the Middle East’s security landscape shifting?

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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages

Saudi air defences intercept missiles and drones as Houthi forces claim attacks on oil infrastructure, Riyadh airport, and Mecca.

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Man, Woman Executed for 'Indecent Acts' in Mecca Mosque

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Exclusive: Full text of the Mecca defence pact signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Turkey moves to ratify the Mecca defence pact signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as regional attacks test the new alliance.

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Bangladesh seeks answers after Saudi Arabia executes two of its citizens without notice

Bangladesh demands answers after Saudi Arabia executes two of its citizens over indecent acts in Mecca without prior notice.

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Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over Mecca mosque incident; Dhaka seeks official explanation

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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact

Turkey and Pakistan mobilize troops and drones to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca pact as Houthi attacks surge.

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Between Entrapment and Abandonment: The Mecca Pact Faces Its First Serious Test

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis

King Salman issues a rare rebuke against Houthi rebels following intercepted ballistic missile strikes targeting Saudi cities and infrastructure.

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Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact

Turkey signals potential military support to meet Saudi security needs following escalating Houthi drone attacks.

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Will Yemen Become Saudi Arabia’s Vietnam?

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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours

Saudi Arabia issues rare air-raid alerts for Riyadh and intercepts a Houthi drone south of Mecca.

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Saudis seek allies’ help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

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Houthis and Saudis Trade Claims of Military Attacks as Conflict Escalates

Houthis and Saudis trade military attack claims as fresh reports detail equipment damage and downed aircraft.

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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Shooting Down Saudi F-15 Jet Fighter

Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels trade escalating attack claims, including a drone incident near Mecca and a reported jet fighter downing.

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Sirens sound in Mecca after Houthi missile fire

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

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Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca

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

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Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran-backed Houthis of targeting Mecca with a drone, while the group denies the attack and claims a jet downing.

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca

Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi‑claimed drone heading toward Mecca, sparking denials and heightened alerts in the holy city.

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Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen

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In first, Saudi Arabia activates Mecca warning system amid Houthi threat - Al-Monitor

Saudi Arabia activates a Mecca warning system for the first time amid escalating Houthi attacks.

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Iran ‘invited’ to join Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia's Mecca defence pact; report says proposal being ‘considered’

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Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?

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The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel

A new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan creates a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, drawing strong support from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Mecca defense pact isn’t meant to challenge Israel, at least not on the battlefield

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Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran

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What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?

A new military pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signals a potential shift toward a post-American Middle East security architecture.

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