The shifting military alignment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is quietly becoming one of the most consequential geopolitical developments of the decade. Reports that Islamabad has deployed thousands of troops, fighter aircraft, drones, and advanced air-defense systems to the Kingdom amid rising tensions with Iran have reignited a high-stakes question: Would a conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran now automatically involve a nuclear-armed Pakistan? This is no longer a hypothetical exercise for think tanks. Recent reporting indicates that Pakistan has significantly expanded its military footprint in Saudi Arabia under a confidential mutual defense agreement. The deployment reportedly includes approximately 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets, armed drones, and Chinese-made HQ-9 air-defense systems. More importantly, senior Pakistani officials have publicly hinted that this partnership extends far beyond conventional military drills and straight into the realm of strategic deterrence. A...
A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, has left the city in mourning and sparked a major investigation by local and federal authorities. Police say three people were killed after two teenage gunmen opened fire at the mosque complex before later dying from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. ( Al Jazeera ) The attack occurred around midday at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont neighborhood, one of the largest Muslim community centers in Southern California. The complex includes a mosque and an Islamic school attended by children. According to officials, no children were physically harmed during the shooting. ( Reuters ) San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl described the situation as “extremely chaotic” as officers responded to reports of active gunfire. Investigators said the suspects, believed to be 17 and 19 years old, targeted the center before fleeing the immediate sce...