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Nauman Mahmood Takes Key Role in Defence Alliance

Retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood has been appointed the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. He will lead its secretariat in Riyadh as the alliance develops its institutional structure. A former corps commander, intelligence official and National Defence University president, Mahmood brings extensive experience in military strategy and security affairs. Read More…

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Pakistan Names First Makkah Defence Alliance Chief

Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. He will head the alliance’s secretariat in Riyadh for an initial three-year term. The agreement provides for member states to regard an attack on one member as an attack on all, strengthening collective defence cooperation. Read More…

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Teen Detained After School Shooting in Türkiye

A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Türkiye on Tuesday, injuring 11 students, including two seriously, authorities said. The suspect was quickly detained, while police also questioned members of his family. The incident occurred in Turgutlu, Manisa province, prompting a major emergency response. School shootings remain relatively uncommon in Türkiye, despite recent attacks elsewhere. Read More…

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Türkiye Offers Saudi Support Under Defence Pact

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Türkiye was ready to meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs amid ongoing Houthi attacks. He said the three countries’ defence pact provides for solidarity if any member faces an armed attack. Fidan also said Saudi Arabia should not be drawn into the US-Iran conflict, noting that Ankara had conveyed proposals to all sides to end the fighting. Read More…

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Türkiye Strengthens Position as Aviation Hub

Türkiye’s expanding aviation network is boosting its global competitiveness and strengthening its role as a regional hub, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Wednesday. Speaking in Istanbul, he highlighted Istanbul Airport as central to the country’s strategy, connecting Türkiye with hundreds of destinations worldwide. The country handled a record 247 million air passengers last year, becoming Europe’s third-largest aviation market. Uraloglu said Türkiye plans to expand its airport network further while increasing international connectivity. Read More…

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Türkiye Seeks Action Against Israeli Leaders

Türkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged “genocide” linked to Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Friday. Gurlek said the justice ministry asked the interior ministry to seek Interpol red notices for Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch. The move follows Türkiye’s strong criticism of Israel’s Gaza war and international scrutiny over the flotilla interception. Read More…

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Iran players apply for US, Canada visas in Türkiye ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian visas and some players also submitting applications for US entry. The World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Iran due to play all three of their group-stage matches in the United States. Read More…

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China, Russia, Türkiye, Pakistan can work together to guarantee peace in Middle East: Iranian Envoy

China, Russia, Türkiye and Pakistan could play a key role in ensuring peace in the region, Iran’s ambassador to Beijing said on Wednesday, shortly after Tehran and Washington announced a temporary ceasefire. “We hope different sides could guarantee that the US would not resume the war,” Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told reporters in Beijing. He also expressed hope that major UN Security Council powers, “such as China and Russia, as well as mediating countries like Pakistan and Türkiye,” would collaborate “to guarantee peace in the region,” according to the South China… Read More…

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Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defence in Türkiye  

A ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted by NATO air defence units in the Eastern Mediterranean after entering Turkish airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said. “All necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country’s territory and airspace, and all developments in the region are being closely monitored with priority given to our national security," the ministry added. Read More…

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Pakistan to host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East, the Pakistan government said. "During the visit, the Foreign Ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region," a statement read. As part of preparations for the meeting, Sharif spoke to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian for an hour on Saturday, a Pakistan government source told AFP. Read More…

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