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What is the Mecca defence pact?

Al Jazeera

Published 9 Oct 2026, 8:04 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.

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