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Turkish parliament approves Makkah defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Lawmakers endorse the measure by 279 votes to 119, with 398 of the chamber’s 592 members taking part in the ballot.

Published 06 Nov, 2026 11:49am

Trump urges Senate to pass Sunshine Protection Act, ending time changes

"Too bad the Senate has not yet approved the Sunshine Protection Act," says US president.

Published 05 Nov, 2026 01:02pm

Netanyahu denies reports of clash with Israeli army chief over Iran-linked operation ahead of election

Report by Israeli television channel cites military concerns that political leadership could exploit tensions with Iran for electoral gain before the Oct 27 parliamentary vote.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 02:51pm

Israel's deepening diplomatic isolation after 3 years of genocide in Gaza

Israel has faced strong state-level criticism from East and South Asian states, though it still has support from India, Thailand and Pacific island nations.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 08:14pm

Saudi Arabia denies reports of suicide bomber at Grand Mosque in Makkah

Authorities say man was arrested for harassing passersby and causing panic.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 01:47pm

Makkah Defence Alliance aims to 'bolster regional stability', says Saudi crown prince

Says attacks targeting GCC countries demonstrate Gulf security and stability are “indivisible.”

Published 01 Oct, 2026 01:41pm

Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem as Palestinian shops forced to close for Jewish prayers

Authorities order around 200 Palestinians living along prayer route not to leave their homes while prayers being held.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:33pm

US secures 100-year concessions in Venezuela oil deal: White House

Agreement grants US 35 per cent equity stake, veto power over board appointments as it aims to purge Russian and Chinese influence from region.

Published 01 Sep, 2026 05:05pm

Bangladesh to 'positively' consider joining Makkah pact if invited: foreign minister

“Joining the pact or not has not come yet, as it is subjected to the intention of the parties involved in the pact," Rahman says.

Published 27 Aug, 2026 09:53pm

US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide: report

Washington to also revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers who initially arrived as temporary visitors.

Updated 26 Aug, 2026 09:19pm

The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 over concerns about Gaza

Dutch broadcaster cites Gaza suffering, press restrictions as factors contributing to deepening Eurovision divisions.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 01:19pm

'The matter is being viewed positively': Official says Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah defence pact

"If there is a security agreement between Islamic countries, then it is not unusual to go there," says state minister for foreign affairs.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 06:42pm

US says intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syria air base was wrong

Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack suggests possible "miscommunication” among the Israeli army, Mossad and prime minister’s office; says Washington, Ankara not informed in advance.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:03pm

Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of Spider-Man: Brand New Day over producer's ties to Israel

Producer Avi Arad, an Israeli citizen and former IDF member, has rejected criticism of the war on Gaza.

Published 14 Aug, 2026 02:35pm

No catch for the day: Pakistan's tuna trade caught in US-Iran crossfire

Fisherman says without access to the Iranian market, the entire tuna fishery will collapse, threatening both income and employment for thousands.

Updated 13 Aug, 2026 12:53pm

Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact open to any other country in region, 'purely defensive': DPM Dar

Turkish FM says Egypt could join the pact; DPM says accord "not targeted against any country".

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:42pm

Palestinians mourn 112 people retrieved from rubble in Gaza

Victims belonging to two families killed when the Israeli army bombed their homes while they were inside on November 23, 2023.

Published 04 Aug, 2026 08:52pm

Israeli media says crocodile-filled moats could surround prisons holding Palestinians

According to reports, Israel's environmental protection minister has signed an order reclassifying crocodiles, allowing govt bodies to keep them under specified conditions.

Published 17 Jul, 2026 02:07pm

Late sex offender Epstein clearly had connections to American, Israeli intelligence: Vance

US vice president says some members of Israeli government tried to influence US public opinion to oppose Washington's deal with Tehran.

Updated 16 Jul, 2026 06:48pm

Israel's Knesset advances bill to ban call to prayer by mosques over loudspeakers

The bill passed 50-36 in the 120-member parliament; it must pass three additional readings before becoming law.

Published 02 Jul, 2026 12:54pm