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Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a joint defence pact in the holy city of Makkah amid the Iran war and escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three Sunni-majority nations, all allies of the United States, formalised their defence partnership through the Makkah Defence Pact on Friday, August 7.

Saudi appoints commander of defence alliance involving Bangladesh, 12 other countries
Saudi appoints commander of defence alliance involving Bangladesh, 12 other countries

Saudi appoints commander of defence alliance involving Bangladesh, 12 other countries

Saudi Arabia has appointed a commander for the defence alliance it formed with 13 countries, including Bangladesh, to secure commercial shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The commander is Royal Saudi Navy officer Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salim Al-Shehri.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan poised to seal defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan poised to seal defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan poised to seal defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defence agreement on Friday (August 7), marking a significant step toward strengthening regional security cooperation as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following the US-Iran conflict, according to Reuters.

Global oil prices rise again amid supply uncertainty
Global oil prices rise again amid supply uncertainty

Global oil prices rise again amid supply uncertainty

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday (August 6) as renewed tensions in West Asia and growing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns about global energy supplies.

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