Turkey raids LGBTQ+ and HIV groups; at least 47 detained
Turkish authorities raided LGBTQ+ and HIV-support groups on Sept. 12-13. Prosecutors reported at least 47 detentions, while officials cited 162 suspects.
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Cyprus leaders agree to weekly UN-backed meetings
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to meet weekly under UN auspices, adding diplomatic momentum while leaving Cyprus’ core disputes unresolved.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual-Defense Deal as Yemen Fighting Escalates
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual-defense agreement on Aug. 7 as Iran-backed Houthi forces reportedly attacked in Yemen’s Marib province and regional pressure mounted on Gulf states and shipping.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual-Defense Pact Amid Iran War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement on August 7 stating that an attack on one country would be treated as an attack on all three, as Gulf security tensions rise.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual-Defense Deal Amid Regional War
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual-defense agreement on Aug. 7 as Saudi Arabia seeks broader security partnerships amid the wider war involving Iran and Gulf states.
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Israel Raises Objections to Hamas Disarmament Proposal as Gaza Strikes Continue
Israel said on August 2 it had serious concerns about a reported Hamas disarmament arrangement as mediators pursued Gaza’s postwar transition and regional ceasefire diplomacy.
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NATO Summit in Ankara: spending pressure, cyber focus, and deterrence steps
NATO’s Ankara summit tied its 5% defense-investment goal to procurement, secure cloud/cyber upgrades, and fuel-supply resilience—pressure and delivery, explained.