Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drone in Mecca region
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday it had intercepted a drone in the region of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, following repeated attacks on the kingdom by the pro-Iran group.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- “Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca region,” Turki al-Malki, the coalition’s spokesman, wrote on social media, without elaborating on the source of the attack.
- Since the breakdown of a truce in July, Saudi Arabia has traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.
- On Thursday, the Saudi coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis at the Medina region, a claim denounced by the group as “blatant and grave falsehood.” On the ground in Yemen, the Houthis have also been fighting forces from the country’s Saudi-backed internationally recognized government.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
Synonyms: underbuilding
“Since the breakdown of a truce in July, Saudi Arabia has traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.”
The act of destroying.
““Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca region,” Turki al-Malki, the coalition’s spokesman, wrote on social media, without elaborating on the source of the attack.”
To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
“The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday it had intercepted a drone in the region of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, following repeated attacks on the kingdom by the pro-Iran group.”
To develop in detail or complexity
““Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca region,” Turki al-Malki, the coalition’s spokesman, wrote on social media, without elaborating on the source of the attack.”
A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed
Synonyms: degradation
“Since the breakdown of a truce in July, Saudi Arabia has traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday it had intercepted a drone in the region of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, following repeated attacks on the kingdom by the pro-Iran group.
“Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca region,” Turki al-Malki, the coalition’s spokesman, wrote on social media, without elaborating on the source of the attack.
Since the breakdown of a truce in July, Saudi Arabia has traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday it had _____ a drone in the region of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, following repeated attacks on the kingdom by the pro-Iran group.
2.“Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca _____,” Turki al-Malki, the coalition’s spokesman, wrote on social media, without elaborating on the source of the attack.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Since the breakdown of a truce in July, Saudi Arabia has traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: War & weapons
Do international organisations such as the United Nations do enough to prevent wars? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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