Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to hold defense pact talks next week amid Houthi attacks

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Pakistan army backs Makkah defense pact, condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

• Top generals reaffirm commitment to security and sanctity of Islam’s holiest mosques
• Corps Commanders warn against May 9-style unrest ahead of Imran Khan party march

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 October 2026

How ‘A Wild Companion’ reconnects Saudis with the natural world

• A new bilingual guide to the Sarawat and Hijaz highlands blends science, folklore and art to reconnect readers with Saudi Arabia’s natural heritage

By Banan Obaid · 3 October 2026

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Will the Horn of Africa become the latest regional battleground?

• As Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties, accusations involving Egypt and Sudan deepen concerns that a local dispute could spill into a wider regional conflict.
• Simmering tensions over Sudan’s war, Nile water security and sea access have increased pressure on an already volatile Red Sea.

By GABRIELE MALVISI · 3 October 2026

Two Iranians charged with planning attack on Manchester Jews

• Police say the two men were allegedly in contact with an overseas third-party "who may be in Iran" in relation to the plot
• Arrests come a year after a deadly knife and gun attack on synagogue in northern Manchester

By AFP · 3 October 2026

Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending rises 3.5% as hotels, recreation see gains 

By Miguel Hadchity · 2 October 2026

Taiwan boxer Lin wins gold as virtual taekwondo makes Games debut

• Virtual taekwondo debuts at the event
• China’s Wang Xiyu wins the women’s tennis singles title

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 October 2026