Geopolitics Today

Pakistan says no military response discussed under Mecca pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction ​from Islamabad under the Mecca agreement in response to ‌the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, but added that Pakistan would act when the "time comes".

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🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi launched around 40 strikes across Yemen following recent Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea coast. Strikes have been reported across Taiz, Hodeidah, al-Jawf and Marib, including areas around several of the conflict's front lines. Saudi is trying to prevent the Houthis from increasing their control over the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

YEMENI FORCES CELEBRATE AS HOUTHIS LOSE GROUND Yemeni government troops danced in celebration after reclaiming territory from the Iran-backed Houthis. Saudi-backed forces are pressing a multi-front offensive, reporting gains near Taiz and fighting in southern Hodeidah. The government says the goal isn’t just stopping Houthi attacks—it’s taking back ALL Houthi-held territory.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia may be activated if Yemen’s Houthis continue targeting the kingdom.

Two Soldiers Killed in Chinese-Origin Tank Blast Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and an officer was critically injured when a Chinese-origin Type 59 main battle tank exploded during a live-fire exercise at the Hathazari Field Firing Range. The injured officer was airlifted to Dhaka for emergency treatment. The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the casualties, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

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North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex that could house up to 28 centrifuge cascades, and started ​operating an expanded annex at its Kangson enrichment site, the International Atomic Energy ‌Agency (IAEA) said.

ISRAEL EXPANDS OPERATIONS TARGETING HEZBOLLAH SITES ACROSS SOUTHERN LEBANON Israeli forces conducted extensive operations across southern Lebanon today, entering the outskirts of Kfar Shuba and raising an Israeli flag on a nearby hill. More than half a dozen airstrikes and controlled demolitions were reported in al-Mansouri, alongside tank, artillery and airstrikes around Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Mifdoun, Baraachit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Additional explosions and fires were reported near Bani Hayyan and Wadi al-Salouqi.

‘Why is India still not in?’: Luxembourg backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat, calls for veto reform Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel backed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the global body must be reformed to reflect today’s geopolitical realities.

After a major attack by Iran-backed Houthis, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud called Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to act against the Houthis, but he refused, saying his troops are busy on the Afghanistan & India fronts.

A water shortage reportedly triggered a fierce clash between SSG commandos, Army, FC and FIU personnel at the Asman Manza Military Brigade in Upper South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. 22 reportedly injured, 9 airlifted by helicopter.

Fake Military Action Video Circulated by Pakistan Exposed as CGI Animation A viral video circulated by Pakistani propaganda handles claiming major military strikes against Indian defense infrastructure, including the destruction of S-400 units, has been debunked as digital fabrication. Fact-checkers revealed the footage relies entirely on war-game animations, 3D missile models, and computer-generated special effects. The clip highlights a growing trend of using simulated imagery for cross-border Pakistani online propaganda.

New UN map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as territories caught between “Indian line” and “Chinese line” Two days after India supported the “Correct the map” resolution in the UN on September 4, 2026, a new map of the world issued by the United Nations, seems to have left India’s Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin of Jammu and Kashmir appearing like regions caught between Indian and Chinese claim lines.

Germany asks UN top court to throw out Israel arms export case Germany asked the International Court of Justice on Monday to throw out a case brought by Nicaragua which accuses Berlin of violating the ​1948 Genocide Convention because it supplies arms to Israel.

China's foreign minister says China-Mexico ties 'not directed against any third party' Relations between China and Mexico are ​not directed against any ‌third party and should not be influenced by ​any third party, ​Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ⁠said in a ​meeting with his Mexican counterpart ​in Beijing on Monday.

India, China armies hold LAC talks in Arunachal Pradesh The Indian and Chinese armies held corps commander-level talks at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kibithoo sector, days after the two countries held the 25th round of talks between their special representatives on the boundary issue in Beijing.