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Video's from todays incident by the King Abdulaziz Gate in Mecca:

Faytuks Investigation Thread: While details surrounding today's incident in Mecca remain unclear, here's what we know. Videos began circulating earlier today showing authorities restraining and apprehending a man in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Faytuks Network GEOINT team geolocated the footage to the King Abdulaziz Gate in Mecca. The videos were shared by locals and individuals claiming to have witnessed the incident, some of whom alleged that it was an attempted suicide bombing. This remains unconfirmed. Following Faytuks Network's initial post regarding the incident, an X Community Note was added claiming that the footage was old. The note cited a 2019 AFP fact-check concerning a separate incident in 2017, during which a Saudi man reportedly attempted to set fire to the Kaaba shrine using gasoline. However, our analysis indicates that the currently circulating footage is distinct from the 2017 incident. The videos show different locations and circumstances. While both incidents occurred in Mecca, the newly circulating footage was geolocated to the King Abdulaziz Gate, whereas the 2017 incident occurred at the Kaaba shrine. It remains unclear whether the reported incident was an attempted suicide bombing. However, the footage appears to show authorities apprehending a man wearing what appears to be a vest near the King Abdulaziz Gate. The reason for his apprehension remains unknown. We are awaiting official statements to establish what occurred and will provide further updates as information becomes available.

An apparent suicide bombing attempt was reportedly thwarted by local authorities in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, earlier today. Videos circulating from the alleged incident appear to show authorities restraining a man who appeared to be wearing a vest. A previous Faytuks Network post regarding the incident was deleted after an X Community Note claimed that the footage originated from a 2017 incident. However, following an internal review, Faytuks Network has determined that the two videos currently circulating appear to depict a separate, more recent incident, distinct from the one in 2017.

Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, from Richland, Washington, has been arrested and charged with attempting to support the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organisation. A U.S. government employee, Ellaboudy allegedly used his expertise overseas to aid the Iran-backed group and acquired materials for explosive devices and drones. He is set to appear before a federal magistrate judge on October 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Richland. Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg described the allegations as “deeply disturbing.” Assistant Director Jarod Brown of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division announced that an individual allegedly betrayed the U.S. by attempting to aid the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organisation. Thanks to the FBI’s efforts, his actions were detected, and he is now in custody.

The internationally recognized government of Yemen claims to have carried out strikes on high-value Houthi targets in Saada and the capital, Sanaa. Its military spokesperson also stated that government forces would not abandon the city of Taiz, while claiming to have struck Houthi positions along the front lines.

Russian Geran-4 kamikaze drones targeted a high-voltage power transmission line near CHP-5 in Kyiv yesterday. The drones were equipped with rods to detonate if snagged on the tower’s steel frame. Three drones were used at coordinates 50.380686, 30.577188. No other high-voltage lines reported attacked. source: falconintel on Telegram

The Springville Police Department is advising residents about an evacuation notice released by St. Clair County Communications after a train derailment in Springville. Evacuation area: Residents and businesses within a 2,000-foot radius of the following locations are being asked to evacuate immediately: -Buckner Trailers -Industrial Drive -Walker Drive

Video circulating of explosions earlier tonight in Baghdad in an ammo depot, cause is yet to be determined, pending official statements.

Geolocation by our GEOINT team regarding the foiled Suicide Bomber in Mecca.

Zaryon OSINT (@zarGEOINT) 🇸🇦🔴 Possible suicide bombing attempt in Mecca, near King Abdulaziz Gate. 📍 POV Geolocation: 21.42027, 39.82612 @GeoConfirmed @FaytuksNetwork https://x.com/zarGEOINT/status/2105769940217418078/photo/1

BREAKING: There appears to have been a Suicide Bombing attempt in Mecca within the Kaaba praying area that was eventually foiled by the security teams, we are waiting on official statements regarding the event from government sources.

Additional pictures from the airstrikes on Sanna, Yemen minutes ago.

We have visual confirmation that the explosions reported earlier could be due to Airstrikes. https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2105759249318269054/video/1

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Several explosions are being reported in Sanaa, Yemen.

German Chancellor Merz says Europe is preparing for "severe" Russian hybrid attacks, adding that Germany would respond "quickly and very clearly" if they occur.

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Ethiopia declared Egyptian diplomat Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman persona non grata, just hours before Egypt responded by giving an Ethiopian embassy adviser in Cairo 48 hours to leave the country. The exchange came after Ethiopia accused Egypt of supporting rebel factions operating on Ethiopian territory.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) JUST IN: Egypt gives Ethiopian embassy advisor in Cairo 48 hours to leave its territory.

JUST IN: Egypt gives Ethiopian embassy advisor in Cairo 48 hours to leave its territory.

Several explosions are being reported in Sanaa, Yemen.

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Iran’s foreign minister privately offered to restore nuclear inspectors’ access to facilities damaged in the war in exchange for sanctions relief, according to diplomats familiar with talks at the UN, a potential concession aimed at breaking the deadlock with the US. - Bloomberg