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US President Donald Trump continues to exert heavy economic pressure on Iran, refusing to release billions of dollars in frozen assets. Sources told News 14 that Pakistan and Qatar have twice approached the American president to request the release of approximately $12 billion to promote regional de-escalation, but were met with a firm refusal.

An experiment conducted in Pakistan ended when the vehicle went out of control and hit a police car parked on the side of the road. The reporter inside the car was seen pulling the handbrake without success. In a clarification post, he warned that the system is not "completely safe and reliable," noting that on a busy road the results could have been fatal.

The foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of staff of the three countries will participate tomorrow in Istanbul in the first meeting of the committee established under the "Mecca Agreement". On the agenda: joint exercises, improving coordination between the armies, and joint development of weaponry. The agreement stipulates that an attack against one of the countries will be considered an...

15 infants were in the ward where the fire broke out, only one of them survived: "A hospital doctor rescued him." The police updated that identification of the victims will be possible only through DNA testing. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of an investigative committee that will submit its findings within 24 hours.

Indian Major General (Ret.) Gagan Deep Bakshi has issued a sharp critique of Israel, stating that New Delhi will not sacrifice its interests regarding Iran. He also expressed concern over the formation of a "Sunni NATO" and the nuclear arsenal of Pakistan.

An investigation published in the British 'Telegraph' deals with one of the central goals of the Islamic defense alliance, of which Saudi Arabia is a key member.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed a defense agreement signaling a reduction in dependence on the United States. The alliance is not aimed directly against Tehran but is intended to establish security independence under the quiet sponsorship of Beijing. The move creates an opening for Israel to deepen ties with the UAE, which is wary of the new power center. Commentary.

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban is celebrating in Kabul and projecting stability. However, threats on the ground are growing: conflict with Pakistan, insurgent attacks, hunger, unemployment, and international isolation.

The defense agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is moving from the stage of declarations to implementation on the ground. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that the three countries will establish permanent political and military coordination mechanisms, turning the alliance into a coordinated operational force.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, which signed a defense agreement, look with concern at the 'day after' and are aware of the opportunities that have opened up.

The defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey creates a new Middle Eastern reality that distances Israel's integration into the region. Turkey strengthens its regional standing, Pakistan brings a nuclear umbrella, and Saudi Arabia explores alternatives to Washington.

The joint agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is a significant loss for Israel and the USA. It testifies to the disappointment of the Gulf states in the United States, which failed against the Iranian threat, and clarifies the price of the Israeli refusal to normalize relations with Riyadh. Although the defense alliance is unlikely to work in real-time, it is a serious problem.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a security agreement in Jeddah featuring a collective defense mechanism. Egypt, invited to join, declined at this stage due to sensitive relations with Israel and regional tensions.

The defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan was quickly violated by Iran. After the promises and smiles for the camera, in practice, we received only media and political silence.

The agreement signed in Mecca between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan includes a mutual defense clause. Pakistan emphasizes that the pact is purely defensive and remains open to other nations.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed an agreement to establish a "Muslim NATO," and the Turkish Foreign Minister announced that Egypt may join later. The cooperation is expected to block the plan to move goods from India to Europe via Israel and the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Saudi Arabia is building strategic independence: a defense alliance with Turkey and Pakistan, ties with Washington, and open channels with Iran and China. For Israel, the meaning is clear: Riyadh is no longer dependent on one axis.

On August 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the "Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense." The document, signed by the leaders of the three nations, states that any armed attack on one party will be considered an attack on all. The agreement covers security cooperation, including training, exchange of expertise, and defense industry development.

The Turkish Foreign Minister revealed that Cairo may join the defense alliance that his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, "after settling technical issues." He said the agreement is identical to Article 5 of NATO, according to which an attack on a member of the alliance is considered an attack on all.

Many questions surround the agreement signed in Mecca. On paper, if Saudi Arabia is attacked, the burden of proof lies with Turkey and Pakistan. But will it really happen? "The Pakistanis do not want to get involved, and it is not certain that the Turks have the capabilities to give," said Dr. Yoel Guzansky from the INSS. These are the facets of the agreement, and what is likely behind Riyadh's...

Against the backdrop of growing tension in the Middle East, and in the shadow of fears of a confrontation between Israel and Turkey, three regional powers have signed a tripartite agreement that defines any attack on one of them as an attack against all.

According to reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will sign the agreement in Jeddah. A source told AFP that "recent regional developments have accelerated the process."

Roksar Ahmad, a former Pakistani government minister, was arrested in the UK on suspicion of sexual offenses committed in the 1990s. Despite the ongoing investigation, he fled the country and refuses to return for questioning.

Nirmal Purja, who broke the world climbing record, has died in Pakistan alongside nine other expedition members. The organizing company confirmed the tragedy, and his business partner stated that tracking data showed him being swept down the mountain.

US President Donald Trump warned Beijing and Moscow against supplying weapons to Tehran, but according to Reuters, China is set to transfer up to 400 MANPADS to Iran. The deal is valued at $70 million, with Beijing dismissing the reports as "baseless." The first shipment is expected to arrive within weeks via Pakistan.