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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan condemns ‘dastardly and heinous’ attempted drone attack on Mecca, but doesn’t name Houthis

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (September 16) condemned a 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia'. Sharif did not name Yemen's Houthi rebels in his statement, even as Saudi authorities have blamed the Iran-aligned group for the incident. The Houthis, however, have denied targeting Mecca. The Prime Minister also called on all sides to exercise restraint, saying "dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable path towards peace". Pakistan condemns drone attack on Mecca "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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NBC News helicopter crashes, bursts into flames in Los Angeles while covering SUV-bus accident, 3 killed

Los Angeles: A news helicopter operated by NBC4 Los Angeles crashed and burst into flames in the Chatsworth neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, killing at least three people and leaving another person injured. The helicopter was covering a separate deadly collision involving an SUV and a Metro bus when it went down, officials said. The helicopter came down shortly before 7 pm (local time) in the 9100 block of North Mason Avenue, in a commercial area of Chatsworth in the San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the aircraft crashed between two commercial buildings and caught…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Saudi F-15 fighter jet reportedly shot down by Houthis in Marib after drone intercepted near Mecca

Riyadh: The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels intensified on Wednesday after the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province in Yemen. Houthis claimed a locally made munition was used to target the warplane, according to the news agency AFP.   The claim came hours after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted drones flying towards Mecca. F-15 fighter jet was carrying out hostile operations "The Yemeni Armed Forces, with Allah's aid and grace, succeeded in shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet while it was carrying out hostile operations in support of…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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40,000 massive bombs for Israel? Trump plans $2.8 billion arms deal as Gaza ceasefire remains fragile

Washington: Donald Trump-led administration is planning a USD 2.8 billion arms package for Israel that includes 40,000 powerful 2,000-pound bombs, according to US officials. The proposed deal comes amid the continuing Gaza conflict and a fragile ceasefire, while also reviving questions over the use of heavy US-made munitions in densely populated areas. The proposed package includes 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, comprising 20,000 Mk84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, according to two US officials and another person familiar with the plan, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the package has not yet been finalised. The proposed…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Houthi drone shot down by Saudi Arabia near Mecca as coalition warns of ‘red line’ amid war in Mideast

Mecca: Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi movement near the holy city of Mecca, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to issue a strong warning that the security of Islam's two holiest sites is a "red line". According to the Saudi-led coalition, the Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces intercepted the drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening (September 15), before it could enter the restricted airspace over the holy city. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki described the incident as a "hostile and terrorist act" and said the drone had been launched by the Houthi movement.…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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US military destroys two Iranian boats trying to steal sea drone near Hormuz

Washington: The US military said it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats after they allegedly attempted to 'steal' an unmanned surface vehicle in the waters off Iran, operated by the United States Navy while patrolling the strategic Strait of Hormuz. What did the US military say? "Iranian small boats recently attempted to take possession of a US unmanned surface vessel, but they were unsuccessful after CENTCOM forcefully responded," news agency Associated Press quoted CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins as saying. Hawkins on Tuesday said that the drone involved was a 'Saildrone,' a small unmanned craft measuring around 25…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Hundreds gather to see Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in London, event cancelled over safety concerns

London: Hundreds of fans gathered outside The Shard, London's tallest building, to catch a glimpse of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, but the planned event was cancelled after the Metropolitan Police intervened, citing safety concerns. Vijay's team makes announcement  After a large number of people gathered to see the Tamil Nadu CM, an announcement was made by the authorities outside Vijay's hotel at the Shard in London on Tuesday. "For public safety concerns, we are calling off the programme because we don't have permission due to safety concerns," a member of the chief minister's team announced over a…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

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US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports

Washington: The US House of Representatives is moving towards a vote on legislation that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. India has emerged as a key focus of the debate after a proposed House amendment specifically named it among the countries that could be subjected to such duties. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, has already cleared the US Senate with an 86-11 vote. The House Rules Committee took up the…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought intelligence assistance from Israel amid an intensifying Houthi offensive along the border with Yemen, with the outreach taking place indirectly through US Central Command, according to Israeli media reports. The Jerusalem Post reported on Tuesday that Israel and Saudi Arabia held talks mediated by US Central Command on ways to help Riyadh defend itself against the Houthi military, including through intelligence support. Separately, Israel Hayom reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as the country's prime minister, had sought assistance from other Gulf states and Egypt in responding to the…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Saudi Arabia issues alerts over possible attacks in Mecca, Jeddah amid ongoing Houthi attacks

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has issued brief alerts over possible attacks in the holy city of Mecca and in the Jeddah and Taif governorates as Iran-backed Houthis escalated their attacks on the kingdom. The alert came a day after a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks launched from Yemen, which injured 13 people in the kingdom's south, as reported by news agency AFP.  Houthis escalate attack on Saudi Arabia  Houthi rebels launched an attack on Saudi Arabia, leaving several people injured. In the wake of the attack, Saudi Arabia conducted retaliatory airstrikes in Yemen. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels have seized control of…

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