Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel to move forward with nuclear pact

Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel to move forward with nuclear pact US President Donald Trump sent an agreement to Congress on the civil nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia, maintaining that his position that the pact will only move forward if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and recognises Isr

The Mecca security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan stipulates that an armed attack against one shall count as an attack against all three. Yet the real message is directed at the United States: if being an American ally offers no immunity against attack, there is little point in waiting for Washington to

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. On Aug. 7, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi

Analysis • A stunt or a seismic shift: Will Iran join the Saudi-led defense pact?  Haaretz

Iran may join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence alliance as reported invitation remains unconfirmedIran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, a new security alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported, citing a senior Iranian official.The reported invitation has not

Head of the Iranian Parliament news agency, Mehdi Rahimi, reportedly revealed information about the official invitation to Tehran to join the Mecca agreement.

The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.

This gives a new template to Bangladesh's foreign policy at a time when there have been strains over a Sheikh Hasina event in New Delhi even as both countries are working towards a reset in ties.