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Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to promote regional peace: Erdogan

President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, based on collective deterrence, will contribute to advancing our security and defense cooperation.

August 7, 2026
Published in International News

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign joint defence pact in Makkah

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to collective security, defence cooperation and regional stability, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

August 7, 2026
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Proposed Hormuz agreement could give Iran control over inbound maritime traffic

A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman would allow Tehran to oversee ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials cited by Reuters on…

August 5, 2026
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At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush

At least 72 people died during last week’s mass influx of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday.

August 2, 2026
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Trump says ‘Board of Peace’ reaches deal for Hamas, other armed groups in Gaza to disarm

Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” towards peace and…

July 31, 2026
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Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 28 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.

July 30, 2026
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Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a ‌manhunt for those responsible, the…

July 26, 2026
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Iran halts strikes on Gulf states, US interests in region after two nights without American attacks

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar have intensified the exchange of messages between the US and Iran after the two warring sides communicated their responses to a joint formula to end their months-long war, Pakistani government sources…

July 26, 2026
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No US attacks on Iran for first time in two weeks but war spreads to Red Sea

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in US strikes, as Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels…

July 26, 2026
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Trump to impose 'forced labour' duties on 60 nations, including Pakistan, as temporary 10% US tariffs expire

The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including Europe and China, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labour bans, just as a temporary…

July 24, 2026
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US-Saudi nuclear deal conditional on country joining Abraham Accords: Trump

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a civil nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, adding that there would be no enrichment of the…

July 23, 2026
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IRGC declares ‘dark night for US radars’; Army strikes three bases in Kuwait

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has destroyed multiple US military radar and communications facilities in the region, while the Army reports drone strikes on three US bases in Kuwait in ongoing retaliation…

July 21, 2026
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

Britain's King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.

July 20, 2026
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei

Iran confirms receiving mediator proposals for de-escalation, vows efforts will continue to halt US crimes

Iran has confirmed receiving proposals from “certain” mediators aimed at preventing further escalation of tensions with the United States, vowing to spare no effort to stop US crimes against the country.

July 20, 2026
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