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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Friday in Mecca, Stipulating Attack on One Is Attack on All

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on Aug. 7, 2026, in Mecca during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, stipulating any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all

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Just in: ADC presidential candidate Atiku raises alarm over suspicious transfer into his private bank account
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Business

Atiku Abubakar on Aug. 7 Raised Alarm via Aide Phrank Shaibu Over Suspicious Unauthorized Credit Into Private Bank Account, Citing Suspected Leak of Details

On Aug. 7, 2026, Atiku Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication Phrank Shaibu, raised alarm over a suspicious and unauthorized credit reportedly transferred by an unknown individual into one of his private bank accounts, which he described as a suspected leak and breach of his private bank details and linked to security concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

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In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge
Europe's river levels plunge due to drought and extreme heat over the summer, exposing World War II ships and stranding boats, according to a developing France 24 report that has not yet been independently confirmed Image: france24.com via source article

War and security

Europe's river levels plunge due to drought and extreme heat over the summer, exposing World War II ships and stranding boats

Europe's river levels plunge due to drought and extreme heat over the summer, exposing World War II ships and stranding boats, according to a developing France 24 report that has not yet been independently confirmed

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How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake
Japan minimized deaths from a major earthquake, according to a New York Times report that credits Kumamoto's earthquake-resistant building and local search-and-rescue training after deadly tremors a decade ago. Image: NYT > World News via source article

Climate

Japan Minimized Deaths From a Major Earthquake, Report Says

Japan minimized deaths from a major earthquake, according to a New York Times report that credits Kumamoto's earthquake-resistant building and local search-and-rescue training after deadly tremors a decade ago.

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