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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Defence Pact in Mecca as Hormuz Negotiations Continue
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca on August 8, as diplomatic efforts around the Strait of Hormuz remain ongoing amid regional tensions.
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This story restores the frame around a fast-moving diplomatic development, asking readers to understand regional stakes and hold unfamiliar leaders with dignity rather than alarm.
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