Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defense Treaty
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Treaty on August 7, establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one member is … Read more
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New Zealand Wool Industry Shows Signs of Comeback Amid Oil Prices
National auction prices reached a 15-year high in June, signaling a tentative recovery for an industry that suffered decades of steep decline. Decades of Decline and … Read more
SECAM Launches Continental Preparations for 2028 Ecclesial Assembly in Rome
More than 50 delegates representing seven regional episcopal conferences of Africa, Madagascar, and the Islands concluded a foundational preparatory gathering in Vatican News on Wednesday, August … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye Sign Mutual Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, stipulating that an armed attack on any single nation will be … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a mutual defense agreement on August 7, 2026, during a meeting in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, uniting three major Sunni Muslim … Read more
SECAM Launches Preparatory Roadmap for Africa’s 2028 Synodal Assembly
More than 50 delegates representing seven regional episcopal conferences of Africa, Madagascar and the Islands concluded a landmark gathering in Ethiopia, marking the official beginning of … Read more
FAO: Global Food Prices Hit Three-Year High in July Due to Wars and Weather
Global food prices reached a high in July, averaging 131.1 points on the FAO Food Price Index, driven by surging cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil costs … Read more
Thailand School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Kills Grandparents and Others Before Suicide
A 14-year-old student shot and killed his grandparents at home before opening fire at a secondary school outside Bangkok on Friday, according to police. Teenager Kills … Read more
US Investigating Russian Role in Drone Strikes on CIA Sites in Gulf Region
U.S. intelligence analysts are investigating whether Russia provided targeting data and advanced drone technology to help Iran carry out strikes against CIA facilities in Saudi Arabia … Read more
Winston Peters says Pacific missed chance to issue statement on China missile test
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters criticized Pacific nations for missing an opportunity to issue a joint statement following China’s test-launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile … Read more
Thailand School Shooting: Student Kills Teacher and Dies by Suicide
A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand on Friday, August 7, 2026, killing a teacher and injuring four others before committing suicide. The … Read more
EU Farmers Warn of Crop Losses and Price Hikes Amid Extreme Weather
Agricultural trade bodies and specialty farmers across Europe and North Dakota report mounting crop losses, accelerated harvests, and rising prices, driven by intense heatwaves, prolonged drought, … Read more