Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly, urging that disputes in South Asia, including Kashmir, be addressed through dialogue within the framework…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026, calling for all disputes in South Asia, including Kashmir, to be addressed…
Bangladesh is considering joining the Mecca mutual defence pact signed this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, a move that could complicate its relations with India. Junior Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir…
Turkish military transport aircraft made repeated flights to Pakistani air bases between August 19 and 21, triggering speculation in Indian defence circles about possible weapons transfers. Open-source flight trackers recorded C-130 Hercules…
Turkish media is attempting to link India to the escalating conflict between Turkey and Israel, despite New Delhi having no direct role. A Turkish broadcast reportedly showed images of Prime Minister Narendra…
Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca defence pact, a mutual security agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, according to a claim by the head of Iran's Khaneh Mellat…
Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a military pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed on August 7. The agreement, described as an Islamic NATO,…
ThePrint reports that the Mecca Agreement between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia could affect India’s military planning by strengthening Pakistan’s capabilities and shortening the political timeline of a conflict. It says Saudi…
Hindustan Times reports that the Mecca Pact, a collective defence agreement among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, does not target India despite initial concerns. Saudi deputy minister for public diplomacy Rayed Krimly…
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling it a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP." The pact, signed on…
