HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 | History Defined

France slams far-right Israeli minister's 'inhumane' call for mass killings in Gaza

France and Germany on Wednesday slammed remarks by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for Israel to kill "30 or 40" people every night in the Gaza Strip. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the comments as “intolerable and inhumane”, adding that ongoing Israeli settler violence against Palestinians…

France 24 · Aug 19

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 · Aug 19

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 · Aug 18

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”.

The Times of India · Aug 17

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 · Aug 17

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 · Aug 16

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 · Aug 16

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 · Aug 15

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 · Aug 15

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 · Aug 15