18 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle

Pakistan's top court has ordered the hospital transfer of Imran Khan amid an access battle. Uzair Bhandari, one of Khan’s lawyers, told Al Jazeera the three-member bench also …

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Mecca Defence Pact: Redefining Middle Eastern Alliances?

The recent formation of a mutual defence pact in Mecca, involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, has signaled a potential shift in Middle Eastern security paradigms. The agre…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article highlights Iran's readiness for potential US ground operations as the Memorandum of Understanding expires, sign

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. A Palestinian offici…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

Speaking to Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview, Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits signatories to taking unified steps should any one of them come under exter…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests

A day earlier, protests over an exam leak scandal, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), had led to the ousting of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The entry curve …

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US

“We have not yet made a decision to restart negotiations with the United States,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on Telegram on Saturday, reiterating remark…

14 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

UPDATE — Aug 14, 23:20 UTC: This article provides an update on the hostilities in Yemen with a new Houthi missile and drone attack on the port city of al-Makha,

09 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?

Under the agreement signed in Mecca on Friday, any external armed attack on either of the three countries will now be considered an attack on all. The trilateral pact was announced…

09 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?

UPDATE — Aug 9, 15:10 UTC: The new article discusses the broader geopolitical implications and strategic shifts signaled by the recent defence pact between Saud

07 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan's Strategic Saudi Visit Amid Tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Saudi Arabia for a pivotal one-day working meeting as regional dynamics intensify. This visit marks his second journey to the kin…

07 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey to Seal Defence Pact

In a significant move acknowledging evolving geopolitical alliances, Saudi Arabia is poised to enter a trilateral defence agreement with Pakistan and Turkey. The signing ceremony i…

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Regional Powers Condemn Israeli Violations in Gaza

Eight countries have issued a forceful denunciation of ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, highlighting increasing tensions in the region. The foreign ministers of the Un…

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia Appoints Leader for Maritime Defence Coalition

Saudi Arabia has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as the commander of a newly formed multinational maritime defence coalition. This initiative…

06 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?

“This visit is taking place against the backdrop of the short-term effects of the regional situation, while it will further expand strategic cooperation, bilateral relations, and c…

05 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Arab-Muslim Coalition Intensifies Defense of Jerusalem Holy Sites

In a concerted effort to safeguard religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have ratified a comprehensive strategy intended to counter Israeli …

05 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI, Amnesty slam solitary confinement

Amid heavy security on Wednesday, thousands of members and supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party held demonstrations across the country to call for his immediat…

05 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Absconding Athletes at Commonwealth Games Raises Alarm

Scottish authorities have initiated investigations surrounding the disappearance of several athletes from Uganda and Pakistan following the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in …

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?

UPDATE — Aug 4, 16:55 UTC: The article details President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, marking a potential final opportunity for diplomatic negotiations. It n

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

We demand accountability for the Beirut blast

On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 in the evening, we lost the people we loved the most. Children and parents, husbands and wives, firefighters who ran towards the port while everyone else…