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Israel and Syria agreed to maintain "status quo" on security matters: Netanyahu

Israel warned Syria about Turkish troop deployment near Aleppo, which Syria ignored. Israeli airstrikes targeted Abu al-Duhur Airbase, causing regional concern and condemnation. The United States urged restraint and dialogue over further military escalation. Syria accused Israel of violating its sovereignty following the airbase strikes. Jordan, Qatar, and Turkey also…

The Economic Times

Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its pirates

Pakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military training, and capacity building efforts. Days later, Pakistan joined Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. This pact commits members to mutual defense and military coordination. These developments highlight…

The Economic Times

The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump is losing his grip in the Middle East

IN FOCUS: After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region

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1,700-year-old church discovered under a lake in Turkey may be the location of the First Council of Nicaea — but other experts disagree

A small church discovered beneath a larger one may have hosted one of the most important meetings in the history of Christianity, but some scholars not involved with the excavation disagree.

LiveScience

Is this cave in Turkey where Homer wrote 'The Odyssey'?

BORNOVA (TURKEY) - On a Turkish hillside overlooking the olive-covered slopes outside Izmir is a cave known to generations of locals as the place where Homer penned "The Odyssey".

Bangkok Post

Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Here’s what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, calling it an important step towards stronger regional security. Describing the agreement as a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP", he said he was "very happy" that…

The Economic Times

US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threw his weight behind the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold, and important first step”.

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Donald Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement, terms it as 'big, bold' step

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement. US President Donald Trump called this pact a significant first step. The agreement was signed by leaders of the three nations on August 7. India is now assessing the implications of this new regional pact. New Delhi will take…

The Economic Times

Stargaze around the world without a plane ticket: These are the best 2026 Perseid meteor photos so far

I'm a photographer in love with the stars – and I think these are some of the best Perseid shots yet

Digital Camera World

A new ‘NATO of the East?’ Why the Mecca pact isn’t quite what it seems

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact, a new collective defence arrangement that connects the Middle East with South Asia.

The Conversation

Armenian Genocide survivors' grandson says 'political motives' block recognition

In 1915, the Ottoman Empire began the systematic deportation and massacre of its Armenian population. As many as 1.5 million Armenians were killed – widely regarded by historians as the twentieth century's first genocide, and the event for which the term was later coined. Stephan Pechdimaldji, the grandson of two…

Radio France Internationale

What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look like

The US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-China relations and oil prices. Exchange houses in countries like the UAE help Iran move its funds. Secondary sanctions could pressure trading partners, including US allies like Turkey. The administration…

The Economic Times

Iran Trolls 'Coward' Trump After Secret Plane Move, Suggesting He Hid in a Cart With Tacos and Coke Drinks

Iran ridiculed Donald Trump over a covert operation involving his secret transfer from a plane in Turkey due to an Iranian threat, suggesting he hid in a cart with tacos and Coke.

International Business Times UK

In Turkey, one of the world's longest conflicts reaches a turning point

Turkey stands on the threshold of closing a conflict spanning almost 50 years, after the Turkish parliament this week passed a law allowing exiled Kurdish militants to return home and rejoin society. The legislation aims to end the war with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has battled the Turkish…

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The Independent UK

Children injured by ‘exploding’ steam room door on Turkey holiday

The father of the boys described the scene as ‘carnage’

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Jet Swap Rumours: Senior Staff Express Outrage Over Secret Plane Exchange

President Trump's secret jet swap in Turkey, amid an Iranian threat, left White House staff and journalists unaware, sparking backlash over security and transparency concerns.

The Times of India

5,000-year-old ‘Stargazer’ statuette from ancient Turkey reveals a mysterious early human sculpture

A 5,000-year-old marble statuette called "The Stargazer" originates from ancient Turkey. This rare figure, dating to 3000 BCE, is remarkably whole and unbroken. Its oversized head and upward gaze create a distinctive, stylized human form. The statuette's original purpose remains a mystery due to its ancient origins. Similar figures have…

The Economic Times

Russia dismisses Black Sea ceasefire, citing no grounds for 'half-measures' amid escalating attacks

Russia dismissed a ceasefire proposal for the Black Sea, claiming no foundation for temporary measures. Moscow accused Ukraine of perpetrating terrorism against maritime operations, further inflaming tensions in the region. Turkey had suggested a moratorium on military actions, while Ukraine proposed a suspension of assaults on civilian structures. Russia criticised…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Accused of Using White House Media as 'Decoys' After Secret Air Force One Escape Amid Iran Threat

Donald Trump faced criticism after being secretly moved off Air Force One during a Turkey trip due to an Iran-linked threat, leaving journalists and staff unaware and sparking controversy.

The Times of India

How Iranian missile threat sparked a secret operation to move Trump out of Turkey as Air Force One flew as a decoy

US intelligence officials uncovered a potential Iranian scheme targeting President Trump for assassination. As a result, heightened security protocols were implemented during his attendance at the Nato summit in Turkey. To ensure his safety, Trump was discreetly transferred from his hotel to a smaller military jet, with a decoy Air…

The Times of India

Sniper, knife, missile threats: Israel warned US of alleged Iran plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Israel warned the United States over several alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President Donald Trump, including possible sniper, knife and shoulder-launched missile attacks, but US intelligence agencies could not independently verify the specific threats, according to Reuters report quoting current and former US officials .

The Times of India

'Soon in a trash can': Iran mocks Trump's secret getaway via catering truck

Iranian state media has mocked US President Donald Trump over the secret aircraft switch that took place during his departure from Turkey last month, portraying the episode as evidence of Washington's fear of Iran's military capabilities.

Bangkok Post

Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

ISTANBUL — More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said.

International Business Times

Trump Switched Planes In Turkey Due To An Alleged Iranian Threat. CIA Analysts Had Low Confidence In It.

President Donald Trump left Turkey on a plane other than the Air Force One due to a credible Iranian threat, according to a recent report. Another article said U.S. intelligence officials had low confidence of such an attack taking place.

Euronews

Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export

Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain

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