https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/between-entrapment-and-abandonment-the-mecca-pact-faces-its-first-serious-testContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/between-entrapment-and-abandonment-the-mecca-pact-faces-its-first-serious-testhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/between-entrapment-and-abandonment-the-mecca-pact-faces-its-first-serious-test#u111351Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:55:45 +0000The newly formed Makkah Defense Alliance faces its first practical test as escalating Houthi attacks target Saudi Arabia. Comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, the pact convened an emergency meeting in Riyadh to establish its initial command structure and operational protocols. Pakistani troops are confirmed in Saudi Arabia, and Turkey provides defensive support. While Riyadh weighs military options and maintains that security will not be compromised against Houthi chaos, Pakistan has suggested pursuing talks alongside its military support role.Why it mattersThe security arrangement o