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- Saudi Arabia claims it shot down a Houthi drone before it could enter restricted airspace near Mecca.
- The Houthis have denied involvement in the drone incident near Mecca.
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made a statement on the security of Mecca and Medina without naming the Houthis or Iran.
- About 27 lakh Indians live in Saudi Arabia and could be affected if regional tensions escalate.
What to watch next
- Whether Saudi Arabia presents further evidence on the drone's origin as the Houthis deny involvement.
- What follows from Pakistan's statement on the security of Mecca and Medina.
- Any impact on Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia if tensions rise further.
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