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Baptism of Houthi fire for Mecca mutual defense pact

When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a mutual defense pact in August, it was principally seen as a political commitment. The “Mecca alliance,” as it was dubbed, stipulated that an armed attack on one would be treated as an attack on all three, accompanied by deeper military cooperation. That pact is no longer […] The post Baptism of Houthi fire for Mecca mutual defense pact appeared…

Baptism of Houthi fire for Mecca mutual defense pact

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Japan Faces Shortage of 20,000 Railway Workers

A major new railway training center equipped with full-scale tracks, crossings and signals has opened in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, as Japan's railway industry faces a growing shortage of skilled…

  • Japan's railway sector projected to face shortage of over 20,000 skilled workers by 2028.
  • New training facility in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture aims to address the challenge.
  • Controlled environment facility enables younger employees to acquire technical expertise.

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