worldAug 16, 2026
Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia News
healthAug 16, 2026PAKISTAN celebrated its 79th Independence Day a couple of days ago
Once again, the anniversary arrived wrapped in the optimism that perhaps the next year will be different and bring some relief to ordinary citizens. The source of this optimism is the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement . Wal…
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politicsAug 16, 2026THE Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Aug 7, stands out for one clause
an attack on any of the three countries is an attack on all. Coming in the wake of the recent tensions in the Middle East, this agreement has the potential to reshape the strategic layout of the region. Pakistan’s foreig…
Dawn- worldAug 15, 2026
Falconry-Canadian falcon commands huge price at Saudi breeders auction
Aug 15 - A Canadian-bred bird was sold for $346,000 at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, making it the most expensive sale so far at this year's event, and the second-highest price ev…
Straits Times 
politicsAug 15, 2026The strategic imperative: Why Europe cannot afford to sideline Pakistan
The European Union faces a sobering geopolitical reality: its influence in regions, such as the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, that directly affect its security and economic interests is diminishing. The Iranian dossi…
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technologyAug 15, 2026ON Aug 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) to…
ON Aug 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) to strengthen collective deterrence against external armed aggression. The agreement provides that an armed att…
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healthAug 15, 2026Presidency announces 355 civil awards on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved several summaries sent by the prime minister, including the conferment of military and civil awards and a special remission of sentences for eligible prisoners. Ac…
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technologyAug 15, 2026Trump signals plan to claim Hormuz ‘soon’
• Urges Americans to accept higher gas prices to stop Iran going nuclear • UAE accuses Tehran of attacking two vessels; shipping in the strait comes to near standstill • Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Doha condemn strikes, demand un…
Dawn- politicsAug 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE are looking to Africa
The expansion of strategic ambitions by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE into Africa show just how quickly global forces are shifting.
ABC News - worldAug 14, 2026
Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco facility in Najran
According to the Houthi source, the operation was conducted in response to the violation of the Yemeni sovereignty by Saudi warplanes
TASS - sportsAug 14, 2026
Liberia: 20 Sports Journalists Begin Cybersecurity Training in Monrovia
[Liberian Investigator] Twenty sports journalists have begun a two-day Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Digital Security Awareness Training organized by the Monrovia Business School (MBS) in collaboration with the Sports W…
AllAfrica 
politicsAug 14, 2026PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday and briefed him on a recently signed defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to a statement issued by t…
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politicsAug 14, 2026World leaders extend greetings to Pakistan on Independence Day, hail bilateral ties
Felicitations poured in from other nations on Friday as Pakistan celebrated 79 years of independence. World leaders and diplomats, from the Iranian president to US State Secretary Marco Rubio, not just wished Pakistan an…
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worldAug 14, 2026Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.
Al Jazeera
technologyAug 14, 2026Cloud Regions Don’t Expand Themselves: How to Automate Multi-Region Infrastructure at Scale
Launching a new cloud region is not just “deploying the same service somewhere else.” It is a control-plane, metadata, networking, policy, and validation problem — and the real solution is a region factory. Suggested Hac…
Hacker Noon
sportsAug 14, 2026Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Today’s fluff has sought shade As these glorious pages reported on Thursday, Galatasaray wanted Gabriel Martinelli . In the following 24 hours things changed a bit, creating greater complexity, something we do not approv…
The Guardian
politicsAug 14, 2026Explained: The Mecca Pact, a safety net with no strings attached
Rough summary: Enemies will think twice because an attack on one country could drag in all three Takes defense into their own hands as a backup without snubbing the US or leaning towards China. One-on-one rivalries with…
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worldAug 14, 2026NAHCON approves 5 airlines for 2027 hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced five airlines that will airlift Nigerian pilgrims for the 2027 hajj exercise. A statement by NAHCON listed the companies to include Air Peace Limited, Flynas…
Daily Trust
businessAug 14, 2026Pakistan's leadership stresses need for unity, reforms as nation celebrates Independence Day
Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has stressed the need for unity and reforms as the nation celebrates 79 years of independence today. According to state-run Radio Pakistan , the day dawned with a 31-gun salute…
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worldAug 14, 2026PAKISTAN is currently in the global spotlight for mediating between the United States and Iran
Islamabad’s rigorous mediation efforts helped bring about a much-needed ceasefire between the US and Iran in April, which culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026. Analysts see the current med…
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