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Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks targeting its cities, oil infrastructure and ships ever since Yemen's civil war flared back to life in July.

Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks targeting its cities,

06 Oct 2026, 09:58 AM

Turkey says Makkah pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday

Turkey says Makkah pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday

Ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will convene in

04 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM

A Shield, Not a Sword: What the Makkah Pact’s First Test Reveals

A Shield, Not a Sword: What the Makkah Pact’s First Test Reveals

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave the Makkah

03 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM

Saudi Arabia won’t compromise on security amid Houthi ‘chaos’: Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia won’t compromise on security amid Houthi ‘chaos’: Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has promised

01 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side

Pakistan faces a pivotal challenge amid the Saudi-Houthi conflict, balancing

12 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM

Mecca group avoids military move over Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, but warns Iran to rein in militias

Mecca group avoids military move over Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, but warns Iran to rein in militias

Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about

10 Sep 2026, 11:58 PM

No plans to expand Mecca Defence Pact for now: Pakistan

No plans to expand Mecca Defence Pact for now: Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday said there are currently no plans to

10 Sep 2026, 07:24 PM

Excessive ‘hype’ created in media over Mecca Pact: Dilara Chowdhury

Excessive ‘hype’ created in media over Mecca Pact: Dilara Chowdhury

Professor Dilara Chowdhury warns Bangladesh to assess national interests before

09 Sep 2026, 02:14 PM

Tarique Rahman unlikely to visit India before UNGA: Humaiun

Tarique Rahman unlikely to visit India before UNGA: Humaiun

State Minister Humayun Kabir announced no chance of PM Tarique

05 Sep 2026, 03:21 PM

Dhaka’s Mecca Pact stance doesn’t worry Iran: envoy

Dhaka’s Mecca Pact stance doesn’t worry Iran: envoy

Iranian envoy Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi reassures no concerns over Bangladesh's

02 Sep 2026, 03:00 PM

The Mecca Pact: What It Could Mean for Bangladesh’s Security

The Mecca Pact: What It Could Mean for Bangladesh’s Security

Bangladesh's potential involvement in the Mecca Joint Defence Pact raises

01 Sep 2026, 04:09 PM

Govt to follow ‘Bangladesh First’ policy on Mecca Pact: Shama Obaed

Govt to follow ‘Bangladesh First’ policy on Mecca Pact: Shama Obaed

Government will not take any decision that is detrimental to the country, she says

01 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM

Mecca Pact: Khalilur says no reason for anyone to be upset or worried

Mecca Pact: Khalilur says no reason for anyone to be upset or worried

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Sunday reiterated that the "Mecca

31 Aug 2026, 01:57 AM

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca pact: Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca pact: Humaiun Kobir

Seeks high-level exchanges to deepen Saudi ties

31 Aug 2026, 12:00 AM

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting

Foreign and defence ministers, as well as the chiefs of

30 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: Kobir

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: Kobir

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement or the 'Mecca Pact' was

30 Aug 2026, 06:29 PM

Govt to consider all aspects before deciding on Mecca Pact: Law Minister

Govt to consider all aspects before deciding on Mecca Pact: Law Minister

India will run as India does, and Bangladesh will run as Bangladesh does, he says

29 Aug 2026, 02:28 PM

India watching Bangladesh's possible entry into Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

India watching Bangladesh's possible entry into Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

India is monitoring Bangladesh's potential entry into the Mecca Joint

28 Aug 2026, 10:02 PM

Mecca Pact a self-defence arrangement for Muslim world: Khalilur

Mecca Pact a self-defence arrangement for Muslim world: Khalilur

If the three countries of the Mecca Pact express their intention to include Bangladesh, we will certainly consider it positively at that stage, says the foreign minister

27 Aug 2026, 05:01 PM

Bangladesh and the Mecca Pact: Strategic Autonomy Before Military Alignment

Bangladesh and the Mecca Pact: Strategic Autonomy Before Military Alignment

Bangladesh's interest in the Mecca Pact raises economic concerns. Its

26 Aug 2026, 11:23 AM

Turkey says Makkah pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday

Turkey says Makkah pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday

A Shield, Not a Sword: What the Makkah Pact’s First Test Reveals

A Shield, Not a Sword: What the Makkah Pact’s First Test Reveals

Saudi Arabia won’t compromise on security amid Houthi ‘chaos’: Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia won’t compromise on security amid Houthi ‘chaos’: Mohammed bin Salman

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side

Mecca group avoids military move over Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, but warns Iran to rein in militias

Mecca group avoids military move over Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, but warns Iran to rein in militias

No plans to expand Mecca Defence Pact for now: Pakistan

No plans to expand Mecca Defence Pact for now: Pakistan

Excessive ‘hype’ created in media over Mecca Pact: Dilara Chowdhury

Excessive ‘hype’ created in media over Mecca Pact: Dilara Chowdhury

Tarique Rahman unlikely to visit India before UNGA: Humaiun

Tarique Rahman unlikely to visit India before UNGA: Humaiun

Dhaka’s Mecca Pact stance doesn’t worry Iran: envoy

Dhaka’s Mecca Pact stance doesn’t worry Iran: envoy

The Mecca Pact: What It Could Mean for Bangladesh’s Security

The Mecca Pact: What It Could Mean for Bangladesh’s Security

Govt to follow ‘Bangladesh First’ policy on Mecca Pact: Shama Obaed

Govt to follow ‘Bangladesh First’ policy on Mecca Pact: Shama Obaed

Mecca Pact: Khalilur says no reason for anyone to be upset or worried

Mecca Pact: Khalilur says no reason for anyone to be upset or worried

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca pact: Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca pact: Humaiun Kobir

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: Kobir

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: Kobir

Govt to consider all aspects before deciding on Mecca Pact: Law Minister

Govt to consider all aspects before deciding on Mecca Pact: Law Minister

India watching Bangladesh's possible entry into Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

India watching Bangladesh's possible entry into Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

Mecca Pact a self-defence arrangement for Muslim world: Khalilur

Mecca Pact a self-defence arrangement for Muslim world: Khalilur

Bangladesh and the Mecca Pact: Strategic Autonomy Before Military Alignment

Bangladesh and the Mecca Pact: Strategic Autonomy Before Military Alignment

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