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Saudi defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan is a verdict on the reliability of US security guarantees

Commentators predictably reacted to the news of the signing of a mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on August 7 by reaching for the label “Islamic Nato”. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of them would be treated as an…

The Conversation · Aug 11

India examining Mecca Joint Defence Agreement's impact on national security, regional stability, says MEA

India is closely examining the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. This trilateral pact establishes a collective defence framework for the three participating nations. The agreement aims to strengthen regional and global peace, stability, and security. India remains committed to safeguarding its own national…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

'Downright Scary': Trump Uses Catering Truck Decoy To Flee Iranian Threat, Saying 'If I Go, You Go'

President Trump was covertly evacuated from Turkey using a catering truck decoy due to Iranian assassination threats, leaving journalists and staff on a decoy Air Force One.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in July

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Catering cart & military aircraft: How Trump secretly moved out of Turkey amid Iran assassination threat

US President Donald Trump was secretly moved in an airport catering truck to a smaller military aircraft after boarding Air Force One in Ankara, a covert operation triggered by an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 11

Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat: Report

US President Donald Trump secretly travelled on a C-32A military jet from Turkey to Britain after publicly boarding an older Air Force One, The Washington Post reported. The covert switch reportedly followed an Iranian threat, raising questions about the security of the newly renovated, Qatar-donated aircraft Trump had used at…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish PKK militants

Turkey's parliament approved limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants on Monday, a key step in a peace process aimed at ending decades of conflict. However, the legislation excludes jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan, whose release the group has made a central demand.

France 24 · Aug 10

Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants

ISTANBUL - Turkish lawmakers on Monday voted through a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants, a key step in the peace process that seeks to end decades of deadly violence.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

2,400-year-old grave of possible ancient pro wrestler discovered in Turkey

A tomb excavated in Aspendos, Turkey, revealed a skeleton buried with several coins featuring ancient wrestlers.

LiveScience · Aug 10

Iran says ‘Muslim Nato’ pact reflects retreat from US security umbrella

Tehran has played down concerns over a new mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, while portraying the agreement as evidence of declining regional reliance on the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10