World’s 9th strongest military backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi drone attack near Mecca as Yemen militants forge deeper ties with an African terror group
Türkiye, ranked as the ninth strongest military power in global rankings, has expressed strong diplomatic and security support for Saudi Arabia. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued an official statement condemning a recent Houthi drone attack near the holy city of Mecca.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa
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World’s 9th strongest military backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi drone attack near Mecca as Yemen militants forge deeper ties with an African terror group
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- September 17, 2026
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