Makkah Defence Pact Activated: Could Pakistan’s Saudi Commitment Stretch Its Military—and What Does It Mean for PoK?
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have begun activating the Makkah Defence Pact. Could Pakistani deployments to the Gulf stretch its military, and does that change India’s strategic position on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir?
Gulf War Update: US-Iran Tensions Rise Again as Hormuz, Oil and Saudi Arabia Face New Risks
The Gulf conflict remains dangerous as US-Iran ceasefire talks stall, Iran prepares for possible new strikes, Houthis target Saudi Arabia and oil prices stay above $100. Here are the latest developments.
Mecca Pact Faces First Crisis as Houthi Drone Raises Alarm
The Mecca Pact faces its first major test as Saudi Arabia confronts Houthi attacks with limited military support from Pakistan, Türkiye and the United States.
Houthi-Saudi War: Red Sea Gains Threaten Global Oil Supply
Houthi gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are squeezing Saudi oil routes, pushing up fuel prices and increasing fears of a global economic slowdown.
Oil Above $100: Is the “Islamic NATO” Failing?
Brent crude has crossed $100 as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi oil facilities. Can the Saudi–Türkiye–Pakistan defence pact respond?