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Turkey's parliament set to ratify defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as Houthi attacks mount

Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis. Under the agreement, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey and sent to parliament for approval last...

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Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -17Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region

Syrian FM Shaibani said on October 31 that Damascus was evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
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Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister

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Damascus 'evaluating' whether to join the alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Saudi "Destroys Houthi Drone" In Mecca, Group Call It "Fabrication"

Saudi Arabia has reported Houthi missiles fired in the regions of Mecca several times, with the group denying it fired towards the holy city.

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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says

There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese official welcomed in Syria in first since fall of Assad regime

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed the delegation after they crossed through the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing, the same crossing that was closed in April. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said on...

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  • Zero Hedge Syria Says It's Considering Joining Saudi-Led Mecca Defense Pact

    Syria Says It's Considering Joining Saudi-Led Mecca Defense Pact Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, a former al-Qaeda member, said on Saturday that Damascus was...

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  • Breitbart News Syria Considers Joining Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Alliance

    Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said on Saturday that his government is considering membership in the Mecca Alliance, the trilateral security partnership created by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in August.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 33Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Saudi Coalition Says Intercepted Drone Over Riyadh, Missile In South

Forces had destroyed the drone in Riyadh province, the coalition said.

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  • News Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca - Al Jazeera

    Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca Al Jazeera Iran war updates: Houthis target Riyadh as coalition intercepts missiles Al Jazeera Saudi Coalition Says Intercepted Drone Over Riyadh,...

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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Houthis say at least 25 killed in Saudi air strike

Saudi Arabia, which leads a coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen, has not commented. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis of Yemen have unsettled Saudi Arabia, a kingdom unused to conflicts playing...

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India32%
United Kingdom12%
Israel4%
Canada4%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 25 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 40 Risk: 4Sentiment: -64Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Oil rises on supply concerns as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.

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Truth score: 77 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -43Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2026

The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 winners will be revealed this week - here's when you can tune in to the ceremony. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 4 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 22Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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