Yemen Crisis: Saudi airstrikes hit Taiz’s Mawiya market, with Houthis and Yemen officials reporting dozens of casualties, while the Houthis warn the attacks threaten civilian aviation routes as they claim missile conversions for Red Sea corridors. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan move toward tighter military coordination under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement as Houthi attacks intensify, while France says its support to Saudi Arabia is “strictly defensive” to protect energy infrastructure. Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions: Afghanistan claims 28 fighters killed and 32 captured in Nuristan after crossing from Pakistan, and Pakistan rejects the allegations as “frivolous, baseless,” denying any role or training links. Pakistan Security & Diplomacy: Pakistan says 73 terrorists were killed in Balochistan operations; it also hosts SCO national coordinators’ talks from Sept. 28 ahead of the 2027 summit. Qatar & Oman: Qatar reports improved real estate sales and new private-sector nationalisation awards; Oman highlights a 270% jump in private space-sector investment and celebrates World Tourism Day. Sports: India’s Shreyas Iyer says rain won’t be an excuse ahead of the Asian Games quarterfinal vs Afghanistan; Pakistan starts Asian Games volleyball with a win, while Oman qualifies for relay final and Qatar’s 3x3 basketball team wins another silver.