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Direct to... Istanbul and Iran's announcement of an agreement with the Mecca Pact

Iran announced a diplomatic rapprochement with the countries of the so-called Mecca Pact (Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan) following a meeting in which the countries concerned have ensured that they will keep the channels of communication open, however, the communiqué does not give further details. In the Middle East, this meeting is seen as a last attempt to avoid further escalation of the conflict in the region. From Istanbul, our correspondent Adriá Rocha tells us the details.

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Report from Istanbul: Pakistan and Turkey speak of possible deployment in Saudi Arabia

The escalation of the conflict in Yemen has become the first major test for the newly established defence alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. Following an emergency meeting, the three countries agreed to activate the collective defence mechanisms and to make progress in preparations for the possible deployment of military capabilities on Saudi territory in the face of the threats attributed to the Hutti. However, the actual deployment of troops has not been confirmed so far. From Istanbul, our correspondent Adria Rocha tells us more.

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Saudi Arabia and Yemeni Government Advance Operation Against Hutian Rebels

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to immediately activate their joint defence pact and to prepare for the deployment of military forces and capabilities on Saudi territory, at a time when Riyadh is facing a further escalation of attacks by the Hutti of Yemen. A few weeks ago, the rebel group quickly advanced and took key positions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, increasing tension in the region.

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate their military alliance: what does it mean to the Huti threat?

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to deploy military forces and capabilities quickly into Saudi territory, in the first activation of the agreement they signed in August. The decision is in full escalation with the Hutti, which on Monday, 5 October, claimed to have attacked with missiles and drones airports, military facilities and an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia, following the offensive by the Government of Yemen to expel them from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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Taliban report four civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan

Pakistan claims to have attacked ten sites in Afghanistan on Thursday, which Islamabad said were used to store and launch drones against its territory. The Taliban Government reported the death of four civilians in the bombing of Kandahar, Paktia and Khost, and warned that it will respond to the offensive.

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Pakistan claims that it killed 28 militia members in Afghanistan and Kabul reports the death of three civilians

In a new military offensive in Afghanistan, Pakistan claimed the death of 28 militia members in shelling in response to two recent attacks on its territory, held by militants on the Afghan side of the border. However, Kabul accuses Islamabad of the death of three civilians killed and four injured during the night attacks, figures supported by the UN. The escalation threatens a calm of almost three months in cross-border tensions.

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Molest and outrage in various parts of the world over high fuel costs

The nuisance of carriers and car owners over the high price of fuels is felt worldwide. In European countries such as France and Germany, in Asia with Syria and Pakistan up to Latin America with Guatemala and Bolivia, the cost of petrol has triggered demonstration and pressure on Governments to subsidize the population months after the close of the Ormuz narrow strategy.