टैग: Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh Mecca Pact: Dhaka Says No Risk in Joining

Bangladesh has said it would positively consider joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement if formally invited, while maintaining that such a move would not restrict its engagement with other partners. The position was reiterated by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir after discussions with Saudi officials.

Esports Nations Cup Postponed to November 2027 Amid Regional Uncertainty

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Esports Foundation (EF) has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup from November 2026 to November 2027, citing an ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation and consultations with key stakeholders. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Riyadh and is expected to bring together national teams and esports stakeholders from more than 100 countries and territories.

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact Faces First Big Test After Jazan Houthi Strike

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The newly announced defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has come under scrutiny after a Houthi drone strike targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan, with no publicly announced military response from the other two members. An analysis published by The Jerusalem Post said the incident has raised early questions about how the three-way collective-defence arrangement would function during an actual security crisis.

Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Face New Uncertainty

PERTH, Australia — Oil prices climbed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep traders cautious, with Iran saying discussions with Oman on new shipping lanes were in their final stages but stressing that additional conditions involving the United States still needed to be met.

Houthis Target Saudi Refinery Days After New Defence Pact

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with a drone on Sunday, August 9, two days after Saudi Arabia signed a defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan amid heightened regional tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.