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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports, reaffirming Islamabads unwavering solidarity with Riyadh and backing the kingdoms right to defend its territory and infrastructure. He made these remarks a day after...