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Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi missiles after Mecca alert

Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi missiles after Mecca alert

Saudi Arabia intercepted six Houthi missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu after Mecca alerts, as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen escalate on Thursday.

Asia
US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

Rubio and Jaishankar discussed the Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump, as India reiterated its concerns over tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases

Europe
Trump signs Arctic security pact with Denmark and Greenland

Trump signs Arctic security pact with Denmark and Greenland

US President Donald Trump signed historic 10-page security agreement granting Washington permission to build two new military bases and incorporate the Arctic territory into its "Golden Dome" missile defense system while formally reaffirming Danish sovereignty

Middle East
Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers meet in New York to review regional security and bilateral ties

Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers meet in New York to review regional security and bilateral ties

Ishaq Dar, Abbas Araghchi meet in New York, emphasize sustained dialogue for peace

North America
US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A US judge has blocked the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering press access restored for 14 days