The Pakistan Saudi Turkiye defence pact is facing scrutiny only days after its signing in Makkah. A Houthi strike on a Saudi Aramco facility has raised an immediate question: what does the agreement's collective-defence commitment require when one member comes under attack? The answer is more complicated than simply expecting Pakistan or Turkiye to enter a war.

Pakistan and Somalia have signed a new defence cooperation agreement as security tensions rise around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. The Pakistan Somalia defence deal focuses on military training, counterterrorism and capacity building, while its timing puts Islamabad’s expanding defence diplomacy in the Horn of Africa under fresh attention. Pakistan Somalia defence deal expands military cooperation

At least 30 Yemeni government soldiers were killed and 15 others wounded after Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on military camps in Marib and Hadramout on Thursday. The Houthi Yemen attacks mark one of the deadliest escalations in the country in years, raising fears of renewed large-scale fighting. Marib strike targets government military camps Yemeni government and military so

Saudi Arabia is exploring a Saudi Red Sea shipping coalition as Houthi attacks, a maritime embargo and possible vessel fees raise concerns over security, global trade and energy flows through the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait. Security Saudi Arabia is holding discussions with dozens of countries about forming an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Se

Houthi Saudi Aramco attack claims have intensified concerns over Middle East stability after the Iran-backed group said it targeted key Saudi oil facilities in Jazan and Yanbu. The reported strikes, coupled with claims of downing a Saudi drone and Iran's announcement that it has paused retaliatory operations, have added fresh uncertainty to regional security and global energy markets.

Iran has reportedly rejected a peace proposal from US President Donald Trump that Iraqi officials conveyed during a high-level visit to Tehran. The decision has weakened hopes for an Iran ceasefire as American strikes, Iranian retaliation and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz continue to intensify the US-Iran conflict. Iraq role in Trump’s peace proposal Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi rep

Iran Strait of Hormuz oil price warning has reignited global attention after Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf argued that US pressure on Tehran has instead pushed oil prices higher. As Brent crude briefly crossed $100 a barrel, markets, governments and investors are closely watching developments around one of the world's most critical energy routes.

Oil prices rise as US strikes Iran and renewed attacks on Houthi targets heighten concerns over global energy supplies. Brent crude climbed above $96 a barrel while WTI gained sharply as traders reacted to escalating military tensions in the Middle East and potential risks to key shipping routes. Brent crude climbs above $96 Global oil prices extended their rally on Thursday, July 23, after ren

  Canada’s C$47 million Pakistan aid package combines security funding with support for education, climate resilience and reproductive health. Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s Islamabad visit also advanced talks on trade, investment, renewable energy and agricultural cooperation. Canada Details C$47 Million Pakistan Aid Package Canada announced more than C$47.2 million in

The United States has approved a potential $1.96 billion precision-weapons sale to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces renewed missile and drone threats from Yemen’s Houthi movement. The proposed package includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems designed to improve Saudi air defence and regional military coordination. Saudi defence receives major US weapons boost The US State Department approved the possi

The Sanaa airport strike targeting an Iranian plane has sharply escalated Saudi-Houthi tensions. Yemen’s government said it hit the runway, while the Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia and launched missiles toward the kingdom. The Sanaa airport strike targeting an Iranian aircraft has triggered a dangerous escalation between Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, threatening a period of relative calm that had largely held since 2022. The Iran-aligned Hout

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has extended beyond a month, intensifying geopolitical tensions and significantly impacting global energy markets. As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the situation shows few signs of de-escalation, with escalating military activity and limited diplomatic progress raising concerns across international observers. The conflict widened further over the weekend when Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered the fray, adding a new dimension to a

Saudi Arabia is deploying significant political influence and billions of dollars in financial support in an effort to stabilize Yemen and consolidate control over areas held by the internationally recognized government, marking a renewed regional focus after years of concentrating on domestic reforms. Officials familiar with the strategy say Riyadh aims to unify fragmented armed groups, strengthen state institutions and create conditions that could eventually pressure Houthi rebels into nego

Tensions across West Asia intensified after allied militant groups aligned with Iran issued sharp warnings to the United States following the deployment of American warships to the region. Lebanon-based Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthi movement, and Iraqi militias signaled that any military action against Iran would trigger a wider regional confrontation, underscoring the growing volatility as Washington weighs its next steps amid unrest inside Iran. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem cautione

Saudi Arabia’s decision to sign a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Pakistan has stirred debates across South Asia and the Middle East. The pact, which promises that an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, resembles a NATO-style commitment. For Pakistan, struggling with economic and diplomatic challenges, this deal is seen as a significant political win and a potential deterrence against India. Yet, beneath the surface, exper

Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), emphasized the growing strength of US-India relations during her visit to New Delhi. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gabbard highlighted the close ties between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, underscoring their shared commitment to defeating Islamic terrorism and ensuring global security. “The ties between the US and India go very far back,” Gabbard stated. “In Trump's second ter