Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
Saudi monarch’s rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
![Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud [Saudi Press Agency /SPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAUDIKING-1790102756.webp?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Saudi monarch’s rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
![Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud [Saudi Press Agency /SPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAUDIKING-1790102756.webp?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)




![Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office [REUTERS]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-1789070637.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)



Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.

Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman’s discussions.

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes, as oil prices dropped in response.
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.