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Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis
'Horrific terrorist attack': Netanyahu, world leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
'State-led discrimination': Turkey jails 16 people after raids in Izmir on LGBTQ+ groups
The Turkish Human Rights Association described the operation as "state-led discrimination, politics of fear and the dismantling of civil society".
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Baghdad’s push to bring armed groups under state control is gaining traction with the YBS, unlike with Iraq’s more powerful, Iranian-backed militias.
Turkey detains 26 people in raids targeting LGBTQ+ associations over accusations of obscenity
Dubbed "My Family is Safe," the government's crackdown comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population," an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates.
Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city
Hadrian’s statue is depicted wearing military garb, with the features of a lion and eagle carved into the emperor’s armor.
AI, jets, drones: IAI chairman Boaz Levy describes future battlefield, air force - interview
Levy said that he expects the future of air dominance to involve more satellites, AI, robots, and missiles, with fewer clear boundaries between the front and the rear.
Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.
Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says
Last month, NATO member Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement that includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5.
Inside the IDF Military Intelligence's crusade to block Iran from getting nukes - exclusive
How do top IDF intelligence officials see Hezbollah, the Mecca deal, and AI challenges?
Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back
The Houthis struck an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people, in one of the biggest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the start of the war.