Middle East


Pakistan claims Mecca defense pact is purely defensive and open to other nations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on after they signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Why Gulf nations are flying in basic necessities as Hormuz closure raises cost of living - analysis

The sun sets behind the Doha skyline on August 4, 2026.

Trump's claim of 'low-keying' negotiations reignites debate over US policy towards Iran

 US President Donald Trump answers questions from the media after signing an executive order, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 3, 2026