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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.
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Holiest city in Islam and capital of Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
Mecca, officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and is the capital of Mecca Province. Mecca is considered the birthplace of Islam and the Islamic prophet Muhammad, as well as being the holiest city in Islam.
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Foreign minister, Omani counterpart agree to strengthen bilateral ties, step up diplomacy for regional peace
Pakistan has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as “totally unacceptable,” reaffirming its solidarity with the Kingdom and its
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as “totally unacceptable.” Speaking in Islamabad on Wednesday, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi sovereignty and security. Dar made the remarks alongside Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi after bilateral talks.