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'Sunni NATO' Faces First Test After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia; Pakistan, Türkiye Limit Response to Condemnation
The so-called 'Sunni NATO' defence pact faced its first test after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Just one month after the agreement was signed, Pakistan and Türkiye limited their response to condemning the attacks rather than taking any military action.
'Sunni NATO' Faces First Test After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia; Pakistan, Türkiye Limit Response to Condemnation
The so-called 'Sunni NATO' defence pact faced its first test after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Just one month after the agreement was signed, Pakistan and Türkiye limited their response to condemning the attacks rather than taking any military action.
Earthquake Strikes Nepal After Floods, Magnitude 5.3 on Richter Scale
Tibet and Nepal experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday at a depth of 35 kilometers. The tremors, coming soon after severe flooding, have raised concern in the mountainous region.
Will the US Fire Missiles at Iran Again?: Increased Activity Seen at Suspected Nuclear Site, Preparations for Strikes on Underground Bases
According to reports, activity has reportedly increased at a suspected nuclear site in Iran, fueling speculation that the US may be preparing for renewed strikes on underground military bases. The question being raised is whether the US will fire missiles at Iran again.
Kharg in Smoke! US Destroys 5 Iranian Tankers, Here's What Iran Said
According to the report, the US has destroyed 5 Iranian tankers, following which smoke was seen rising over Kharg Island. However, detailed information about this claim and Iran's response is not available in the source material provided.
How Pezeshkian Went From Doctor to President: The Story
Masoud Pezeshkian studied medicine and specialised in general and cardiac surgery, moving from being a doctor and health minister into politics, and became Iran's president in 2024.
Saudi Arabia Surrounded by Houthi Threat, Trump Refuses Military Help
Amid the growing threat from Houthi rebels, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called Trump twice seeking military assistance, but the US refused to carry out a direct attack. Earlier, Pakistan had also distanced itself from military action against the Houthis.
Hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian walk side-by-side as BRICS flexes muscle against West
PM Modi, Russian President Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian appeared together as BRICS leaders took centre stage in Delhi, pushing trade ties and questioning the use of economic pressure.
Putin takes '40%' aim at G7, says BRICS accounts for more than half of global growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, contrasted the bloc's economic performance with that of the G7, saying the seven-member grouping accounted for 29 per cent of global GDP and just 18 per cent of growth over the same period.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Calls PM Modi, Reviews Progress in Strategic Partnership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone on Thursday, during which they reviewed the progress made in the strategic partnership between India and Germany.
New Global Warming Record: This Year's August Becomes the Hottest Month in History
The European climate observatory Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has said that this year's August has been recorded as the hottest month on record, tied with July 2023.
‘Differences should not become disputes’: PM Modi, Xi Jinping stress steady progress in India-China ties
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping noted the progress made since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025, and stressed that differences between the two countries should not turn into disputes.
China Joins BRICS Nations in Strong Condemnation of Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
The BRICS bloc, including China, has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and called for deeper cooperation among member nations on counter-terrorism efforts.