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Turkey draws red line under Mecca pact, rules out sending troops to attack Houthis in Yemen

Turkey will assist Saudi Arabia defensively against Houthi attacks, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The assistance focuses on air defense and technical support, rather than offensive military operations. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement obligates collective defense among Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan under specific conditions. Turkish parliament is…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Houthi attacks put Turkey’s new Saudi defence pact to the test

Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia are putting Turkey's new defence pact with the kingdom to its first major test – forcing Ankara to weigh support for its ally against the risk of being drawn deeper into the conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Pumping life into Mecca Pact? Saudi, Turkey, Pak plan meet against Houthis threat

The planned meeting was announced after the foreign ministers of the three countries met in New York on Thursday. Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistan's deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar, and Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan discussed the attacks and possible steps under the agreement.

The Times of India · Sep 25

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Turkey offers support to Saudi military as Houthi attacks test new defence pact

Amid rising Houthi threats, Turkey extends military aid to Saudi Arabia, potentially putting the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement to the test. This pact ensures collective defense among member nations under attack. However, Pakistan has confirmed that there are no immediate plans for military action. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is pursuing military…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections

Ukrainian officials call the move illegal while European Commission condemns ‘another blatant violation of international law’ in parliamentary poll. What we know on day 1,670

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Mecca Defence Pact Explained: The Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan NATO-Style Alliance

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence and signalling a shift towards regional security cooperation amid tensions with Iran.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US meets Tehran’s demands, including an end to sanctions and compensation for war damage. The blockade of the crucial energy route has rattled markets and pushed up prices, while President Donald Trump said he was…

France 24 · Aug 9

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Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met. These demands include compensation for war damages and an end to aggression. Attacks in the waterway have caused significant transit drops and international condemnation. Mediators urge both sides to return to peace talks and a…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan as Trump board head calls it 'only way forward'

A US-backed plan for Gaza remains the “only way forward” to prevent a repeat of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, a senior official overseeing the proposal said Sunday. The comments came after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza and stressed that the Israeli military would not…

France 24 · Aug 9

Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz

DUBAI - Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

Egypt may join new defence alliance: Turkey expects Cairo to sign pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Egypt could join a new regional defence pact signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, as the three countries seek to strengthen collective security amid the wider Middle East conflict.

The Times of India · Aug 9

Turkey expects Egypt to join Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

Turkey's foreign minister anticipates Egypt joining a new regional defense agreement. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed this pact to stabilize the Middle East. The agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against regional threats and instability. This alliance is seen as a significant step towards achieving lasting regional stability. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town

US President Donald Trump's upcoming NATO summit visit to Ankara may pave the way for Turkey to acquire crucial fighter jet engines for its KAAN stealth fighter project. While this could boost Turkey's indigenous defense capabilities, analysts believe it won't resolve the long-standing F-35 dispute, which continues to strain US-Turkey…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc

AAP · Jun 18

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AAP · Jun 8

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

The Times of India · May 30

US says it is 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran as talks remain unresolved

The US warned of renewed military action against Iran if necessary, with President Trump demanding a permanent end to Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting in Lebanon.

Euronews · May 12

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 18

Turkey warns it could be Israel's 'next enemy' as tensions escalate

Turkey's foreign minister has warned it could be Israel’s "next enemy" as the war with Iran appears headed for closure, and called for a Middle East security pact amid rising tensions between the two countries.

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Why Pakistan’s ambitious bid to mediate in the Iran-US war could ‘backfire’

Islamabad is making a high-stakes mediation attempt to settle the world’s most consequential conflict. Success will elevate its global standing but failure may prove costly, analysts tell Shweta Sharma

The Times of India · Mar 29

Middle East crisis: Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending month-long Iran war

Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Pakistan over the weekend. They discussed ending the Middle East conflict. Fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran rejected a US peace proposal. The conflict has caused over 3,000 deaths across the region.…

Euronews · Mar 19

Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: 'This war must be stopped immediately'

Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

What to know about the resurgent war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating a new war that is hitting Beirut and pushing toward a wider ground fight

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s aide says no part of Russia is safe after Kyiv hits base 800km from border

Moscow says Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure within Russia rose sharply in 2025

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Canada was not consulted on Iran war and won’t join offensive action, minister says

Canada says it was not consulted over the U

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