22 Indians Killed in West Asia War, Says MEA

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2026

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India has confirmed that 22 of its nationals, including 14 seafarers, have been killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict since February 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disclosed the figures on Wednesday, October 28, expressing serious concern over escalating hostilities and attacks

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Indian Among Two Killed in Saudi Airport Attack

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2026

An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Eight others were injured, including two Indian nationals, as Saudi authorities assessed damage to the airport amid escalating attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in the kingdom. Indian National Killed […]

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Saudi Arabia Vows Reliable Energy Supply Amid Houthi Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia has pledged to maintain reliable energy supplies despite continuing Houthi attacks and wider regional tensions, with Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud saying the kingdom will continue investing in infrastructure designed to protect exports and market stability. Saudi Arabia Pledges Reliable Energy Supply Speaking at the 17th International

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Mecca Pact Activated After Houthi Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have activated collective defence measures under the Mecca Pact after a fresh escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory, including civilian, economic and religious sites. Mecca Pact Activated After Houthi Attacks The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic Political and

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France Sends Military Support to Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

France will deploy troops and air-defence capabilities to Saudi Arabia to help protect the kingdom’s Red Sea energy infrastructure as Houthi missile and drone attacks intensify. President Emmanuel Macron said French military assistance would focus on safeguarding Yanbu, a strategically important Saudi oil export hub. France Moves to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Route Macron

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Saudi Reportedly Seeks Israel Help Against Houthis

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Israeli intelligence assistance as it confronts renewed Houthi attacks from Yemen, while Pakistan has stopped short of committing troops despite its collective-defence agreement with Riyadh and Turkiye. The reported contacts highlight the growing security pressure on Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies around the Red Sea and key energy

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Pakistan Says Mecca Pact Could Activate Over Houthis

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Pakistan has warned that continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, as fighting in Yemen spills deeper into the wider Middle East conflict. Pakistan Warns Mecca Defence Pact Could Be Activated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the agreement could become operational