What is the Mecca defence pact?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera English reports: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Mecca, Turkiye and Pakistan.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Key names
- Mecca, Turkiye, Pakistan, Yemen’s Houthis
- Section
- World
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