NATO
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.
NATO fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace
Turning Turkey’s double bind against it: How Israel is outsmarting Erdogan - opinion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan forge new alliance as Middle East order shifts - analysis
Turkey eyes post-Iran Middle East as regional order shifts - analysis
It’s not clear whether Ankara is posing as a neutral power or seeking to portray itself as similar to most European and NATO powers that also remained outside the war.
US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report
Washington announced plans in May to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, widely seen as the consequence of a rift over the Iran war between President Donald Trump and European powers.
Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in Ankara
After addressing supporters - estimated in the tens of thousands - Ozel led a march through the capital following last week's ruling that removed him as leader of the main opposition CHP.
NATO condemns Russia after drone crashes into Romanian residential building
Authorities evacuated dozens after a drone hit a 10-story apartment block near the Ukrainian border, intensifying concerns over regional security.
US-Oman ties tested after Trump’s warning on Gulf waters - analysis
US President Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, putting a longtime Gulf partner on edge and raising regional concerns over diplomacy and stability.
US plans to cut strategic bombers, warships available to NATO in a crisis, 'Spiegel' reports
According to the Spiegel report, an envoy of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed senior officials from member states on the plan at NATO headquarters in Brussels late last week.
Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy
Rome has become a useful European partner for India as both countries seek deeper cooperation on trade, technology, ports, defense, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Syria pushes to gain closer ties with Western powers as it reaches meetings with G7, NATO, and WHO
The concept is to bring Syria into many key international organizations and to increase the country’s stability and investment opportunities.
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran.
Rubio tells NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance
US President Donald Trump has criticized NATO members for not doing more to help with the US-Israel war with Iran, even threatening to withdraw from the alliance.
