Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact With Mutual Attack Clause
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, a mutual defence pact covering nations…
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EU adds five individuals to Russia sanctions list after deadly Ukraine strikes
The European Union has expanded its Russia sanctions list, adding five individuals tied to Moscow's military operations in Ukraine and…
Trump calls off planned Iran strikes, citing negotiation requests Tehran denies making
President Donald Trump canceled planned US military strikes on Iran on August 1, saying regional officials had asked for time…
Arab states accuse Israel of breaking Gaza ceasefire as Hezbollah opens talks with Syria
Eight Arab and Muslim nations have accused Israel of violating the Gaza ceasefire, citing continued strikes and stalled troop withdrawals…
Trump hosts Rio Tinto, BHP, and Freeport-McMoRan CEOs to secure critical minerals for defense supply chains
President Trump is hosting Rio Tinto, BHP, and Freeport-McMoRan executives at a State Department roundtable on August 7, 2026, to…
