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The Rest of the World Report | Monday, October 5, 2026 — Evening Edition
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SAUDI DEFENCE PACT ACTIVATES
Pakistan and Türkiye will send forces to Saudi Arabia. The two countries and Saudi Arabia agreed Monday to activate the collective defence commitments of their Mecca Alliance.
The decision came at an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the three countries decided to “provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment” to the kingdom. Saudi Defence…
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