India condemns drone attack near Mecca, urges peace in Saudi region
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: India expressed deep concern over a drone incident that occurred near Mecca on September 15, the second Houthi attempt to target the holy city after a July 2017 missile launch. The Indian government condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s sovereign territory and called for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region, emphasizing its commitment to regional security. QUOTE: "We are deeply concerned at the drone attack near Makkah." — Free Press Journal
Covered by 9 outlets across the spectrum: 22% left, 56% center, 22% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (4): Indian Express, Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- ‘Concerning’: India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca — Indian Express (center)
- India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Drone Incident Near Mecca, Calls For Peace & Stability In Region — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mecca Drone Attack: Houthi Advance Puts Saudi Oil Exports At Risk, Sparks Fresh Concerns Over India’s Energy Needs — Free Press Journal (center)
- India concerned over attempted drone attack on holy city Makkah — Hindustan Times (center)
- India voices concern over reported drone attack near Mecca, condemns threats to Saudi civilians — The New Indian Express (center)
- India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Exercise restraint: Mirwaiz on reported drone attack near Mecca — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- India Condemns Drone Attack Near Makkah, Calls For Peace, Stability In Saudi Region — Times Now (right-leaning)
- Mecca Drone Attack Sparks Muslim World Fury: 'Dastardly, Heinous' — Times Now (right-leaning)