EXPLAINER
Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?
Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.
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Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish president tells Global News Insight that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
From: NewsFeed
Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty
Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
Published On 11 Aug 2026
Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
From: NewsFeed
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
From: NewsFeed
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
From: NewsFeed
Turkish cargo ship catches fire after Black Sea drone attack
A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Published On 5 Aug 2026
ANALYSIS
How Davutoglu helped shape Erdogan’s Turkiye but failed to challenge it
Once Turkiye’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu has stepped back from party politics.
Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq
Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.
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