Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have ratified Makkah defence pact, Türkiye in process: FO Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:56pm Denies any hidden clauses in the agreement
Canada's Carney visits Turkiye in push to ease US trade dependence Published 22 Oct, 2026 08:01am Carney and Erdogan are expected to sign a declaration deepening cooperation in four areas including defense and energy, a person briefed on the matter said
Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport Published 12 Oct, 2026 10:54am One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack on Riyadh’s international airport on Sunday
Turkish parliament speaker expects Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact to be submitted for approval next month Published 25 Sep, 2026 02:11pm Similar to NATO’s Article 5, the pact stipulates that an attack on one ally constitutes an attack on all
Pakistan’s cities among world’s least resilient to climate disasters: report Published 08 Sep, 2026 12:30pm Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi rank among the bottom 10 of 72 major cities assessed for climate resilience
At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing Published 30 Aug, 2026 09:37pm Says 161 people had been taken to hospital and 76 were back with their families
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say Published 14 Aug, 2026 08:48am The warnings, passed to US intelligence agencies and in some cases relayed directly by Israeli officials to senior White House officials
Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia will form political, military mechanisms to coordinate under defence pact: Ankara Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:25pm Joint military exercises also being planned under the pact, says Turkiye defence ministry
Trump says his plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change Published 12 Aug, 2026 10:49am The White House did not disclose the change and it remained a secret until the Washington Post first reported it on Monday
Trump flew secretly from Turkiye due to Iranian threat, the Washington Post reports Published 11 Aug, 2026 10:41am The Post said aside from reporters, some White House staff also believed that the president was on board
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye agree to treat attack on one as attack on all Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:52pm Agreement aimed at strengthening collective deterrence against any act of aggression, says FO
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany: Merz Published 09 Jul, 2026 09:11pm The missiles are mainly launched from submarines and warships and can travel more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles)
Trump says interim accord with Iran to end war is 'over' Updated 08 Jul, 2026 11:13pm The US on Tuesday also revoked a license allowing Iran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes Updated 08 Jul, 2026 11:14pm The Kuwaiti army says air defences were confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks
NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:36am The 32 NATO leaders met for a dinner on Tuesday evening but the main session of their summit takes place on Wednesday
Ukraine would bring 'extraordinary defensive capability' to NATO: Zelensky Published 07 Jul, 2026 05:28pm Says current production levels of the US-made Patriot missiles are not sufficient
NATO allies to cooperate on critical defence materials, Rutte says Published 07 Jul, 2026 01:37pm NATO allies are committed to work together to acquire, store, transport and manage stockpiles of critical defence materials
PM to visit Iran, Turkiye in July Updated 28 Jun, 2026 05:58am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a visit to Iran and Türkiye early next month,...
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week
Pakistan’s privatisation chief & Turkish Energy Minister discuss bilateral energy ties in Ankara Published 23 Jun, 2026 09:42am Boosting energy ties took centre stage as both Pakistan and Türkiye pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in...
Rival events divide Turkey’s main opposition party Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am ANKARA: Turkey’s main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal...
Israel considering closing Istanbul consulate Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am ISTANBUL: Israel is considering closing its consulate in Istanbul, one of its first in the world, which was targeted...
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says Published 20 May, 2026 10:32am The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliver aid to Gaza after earlier missions were intercepted by Israel in international waters
Red Cross makes first aid shipments into Iran since start of war Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am GENEVA: The international Red Cross movement said Tuesday that a shipment of life-saving medical supplies and other...
Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks, with ‘focus on Hormuz proposals’ Updated 30 Mar, 2026 10:19am Source says proposals include Suez Canal-style fee structures
S&P sharply hikes Turkish inflation view over energy fallout from war Published 28 Mar, 2026 04:28am ANKARA: S&P Global hiked its Turkish inflation forecast to an average of nearly 29 percent for this year mostly...
Mediators trying to convene meeting between Iran, US officials in Islamabad: reports Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:26pm Pakistan steps up as go-between in Trump’s Iran crisis
Turkiye seeks entry into Pakistan–Saudi defence pact: report Updated 10 Jan, 2026 12:45pm Deal is very likely, says Bloomberg
Turkish companies seek investment opportunities in Pakistan Published 07 Jan, 2026 11:24am Growing interest from Turkish companies is gaining momentum, as international advisory firm PwC Turkiye reports a...
Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey Updated 24 Dec, 2025 02:23am This followed a tragic and painful incident while they were returning from an official trip from the Turkish city of Ankara