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  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    A Muslim NATO? Middle Powers Begin to Break with Washington

    As Donald Trump continued his attacks on Iran earlier this month, a potentially transformative security agreement was quietly taking shape in Saudi Arabia. On 7 August, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence agreement, a Nato- …

    Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?

    Iran’s reported consideration of attacks on US military targets in Europe appears less an indication that Tehran wants a war with Europe than a warning about what could happen if Washington resumes large-scale attacks. The Financial Times reported on …

    Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
  • Published on 13:28 GMT

    No quick escape from consequences of Iran war | Guest Editorial

    The Philadelphia Inquirer says there is no quick escape from the consequences of Iran war: The nation just learned that last month, when we thought President Donald Trump had fled his Qatari-donated luxury plane for the relative safety of a proper Air …

    Source: Santa Maria Times - California - Neutral
  • Published on 04:57 GMT

    Editorial: Trump decoy flight sums up war with Iran

    The nation just learned that last month, when we thought President Donald Trump had fled his Qatari-donated luxury plane for the relative safety of a proper Air Force One, he was actually on a third plane out of Turkey. Fearing an Iranian assassination …

    Source: Rocky Mount Telegram - North Carolina - Pending
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Mecca defense agreement, foundation of “Islamic NATO”

    The “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” signed on 7 August between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye has emerged as an extraordinary development. Under the agreement, signed in the holy city of Makkah, three big Muslim countries agreed that an armed attack …

    Source: The Financial Daily International - Pending
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    U.S. aircraft and Trump’s Ankara visit | Explained

    The story so far: United States President Donald Trump is reported to have faced a threat at the 36th North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit (July 7-8, 2026), held in Türkiye. Mr. Trump, according to reports, is said to have moved between and …

    Source: The Hindu - Center-left
  • Published on 15:52 GMT

    Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?

    Fifteen years since the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya began, and with civil strife leading to the downfall of what was once one of Africa’s wealthiest countries, several actors are seeking to end the civil war and reunite the country. Among …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump is losing his grip in the Middle East

    Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

    Source: The Independent - Center-left
  • Published on 12:58 GMT

    Will U.S. Promotion of Regional Resilience Create an Opening for Rivals’ Influence?

    The second Trump administration has both curtailed government support for research and development and questioned university dependency on foreign revenue. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump’s demand that security partners shoulder their own defense …

    Source: Middle East Forum - Pending
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    The Middle East just built its own NATO — and signed America’s exit ticket

    The Mecca Agreement and regional pipeline bypasses confirm that Middle Eastern self-reliance, as a multinational region, is no longer theoretical. Three months ago, I discussed the transitions underway across the Middle East amid the Iran war. With …

    Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Fighting While Talking: The Iran War Enters Its Bargaining Phase

    On July 8, President Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, pronounced the ceasefire with Iran “over.” The same day, Qatari and Pakistani mediators shuttled between the two delegations with U.S. negotiators keeping the channel open, as U.S. Central …

    Source: Lawfare - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    Iran puts Qatar on notice after 3 pilots are presumed captured? 'Fear will stay with them forever'

    Iran has demanded answers over three pilots it claims were captured by Qatar, while Doha has denied holding them. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also reacted to reports that Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft while leaving last …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Are Israel, Turkey gearing up to fight in Syrian territory? - analysis

    Israel’s recent airstrike on Syria forms part of a larger context of tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria. Some Israeli officials believe that there could be a future clash in Syria.This kind of rhetoric has led to predictions in Jerusalem that …

    Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
  • Published on 12:35 GMT

    Explainer: Have European countries been involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

    “This is not Europe’s war,” declared EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas on 16 March, just over two weeks after the US and Israel began their assault on Iran in late February. The conflict, which has now lasted nearly six months, is unpopular across the …

    Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
  • Published on 13:47 GMT

    Beyond the Mecca Pact: Why India must stay confident and multi-aligned in West Asia

    (UNI SPECIAL) R K Raina New Delhi, Aug 20 (UNI) The much-publicised Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan has understandably attracted attention in diplomatic and strategic circles. It is being presented by some as a …

    Source: United News of India - Neutral
  • Published on 05:32 GMT

    India’s widening strategic front

    India’s strategic calculus in August 2026 is being tested on two increasingly important fronts: a new defence architecture taking shape in West Asia and a rapidly evolving political and strategic environment in Bangladesh on its eastern flank. Neither …

    Source: The Pioneer - Right-wing
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    A Superpower's Squandered Trust

    A small geopolitical event shook the Middle East last week. Saudi Arabia and Turkey pledged to go to war in each other's defense. Along with Pakistan, the two countries signed the Mecca mutual defense pact, declaring that, in the manner of the North …

    Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending
  • Published on 14:14 GMT

    The Mecca Pact Wasn’t Built to Corner Iran

    When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on August 7, they bound each state to treat an armed attack on any one of them as “an …

    Source: Foreign Policy In Focus - Left-wing
  • Published on 07:02 GMT

    Switzerland seeks to build role in post-Assad Syria

    There is still a great deal of reconstruction work to be done in the new Syria. Ghaith Alsayed / Keystone Since the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024, many states have been striving to rebuild their relations with Syria. What is Switzerland doing? …

    Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster

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