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Ready to fulfil obligations under Makkah defence pact: PakistanPakistan affirmed its commitment to the Makkah defence agreement with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. The pact ensures collective deterrence agai...17 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST- From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-MandebYemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support....17 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stabilityIndia voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi m...16 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of warSaudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their ...16 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes...16 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Taliban warned Osama bin Laden to step up his security post Kandahar hijack: CIA documentsCIA-released intelligence documents show the Taliban warned Osama bin Laden to tighten his security after the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airl...14 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut downThe Houthis have seized control of Perim island, significantly affecting a crucial shipping corridor. Additionally, a drone strike originat...12 Sep, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
- Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islandsThe Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offen...11 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitThe Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backe...10 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Who is fighting in Yemen? Key factions battling for control of the countryHouthi militants backed by Iran are intensifying fighting in Yemen. They aim to control the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Thi...10 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, says targeting civilian sites unacceptableIndia condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These actions threaten regional stability and freedom of navig...09 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- A tiny Yemeni island, Socotra’s strange dragon’s blood trees harvest moisture from fog to survive extreme aridity; 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its land snails are found nowhere else, creating an ecosystem unlike any otherSocotra island boasts unique plants and animals that evolved in isolation. Its dragon's blood trees and cucumber trees store water and have...25 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Two vessels with 22 Indians on board hijacked by pirates in Yemen, SomaliaIn a troubling episode, pirates have seized two commercial vessels, leaving 22 Indian nationals on board. The first vessel, an oil tanker w...21 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- China deploys naval fleet with 700 personnel near strategic Red Sea gateway, Suez Canal; amid Pakistan's push for Somalia defence pactChina has sent its 49th naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden as African countries prepare a regional task force against piracy and armed ...21 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its piratesPakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military tr...18 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
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