Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia are set to strengthen defence cooperation with a proposed trilateral defence pact aimed at expanding military coordination and strategic ties. The agreement comes amid growing security challenges in the region and shifting alliances across the Middle East and South Asia.


Trilateral alliance builds on Pakistan-Saudi defence pact

Anti-NATO demonstrations organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye have drawn attention in Ankara and Istanbul ahead of key international discussions. The protests highlight ongoing debates over military alliances, foreign policy, and Turkiye's role within NATO. In this episode of Race To Power, we examine the motivations behind the demonstrations, the political messaging involved, and the broader implications for domestic and international politics.

Communist party of turkiye holds anti-nato protests in Ankara and Istanbul

Turkiye has stepped up security measures as NATO prepares to hold a key meeting amid escalating regional and global tensions. The move comes as member states are expected to discuss security challenges and alliance preparedness. Authorities are maintaining heightened alert levels to ensure stability during the high-profile gathering.

Turkiye tightens security as NATO set to meet amid rising tensions

Türkiye has officially cemented its status as a premier global defense manufacturer. Following a record-breaking performance in 2025, where the sector surpassed $10 billion in exports, the momentum has continued into 2026. Data from the first four months of the year reveals a staggering 28% increase in defense and aviation exports compared to the same period last year, topping $2.8 billion.


Türkiye Strengthens Position As Defence Export Powerhouse 

Turkiye is preparing contingency plans for buffer zones along its Iran border to brace for potential regime fallout and refugee waves amid U.S.-Iran tensions.


Turkiye Plots Buffer if Iran Regime Crumbles

Turkiye’s opposition party leader has raised sharp questions over the policies of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government. The remarks highlight growing political tensions and public dissatisfaction in the country.


Turkiye's CHP leader questions independence of judiciary

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, has decided to disband and end its armed struggle, group members and Turkish leaders said on Monday.

PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

Germany has reportedly blocked a major Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkiye, citing concerns over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The UK, however, remains keen to proceed, viewing Turkiye as a key defense market. The Eurofighter project, a joint venture between Germany, the UK, Italy, and Spain, now faces diplomatic tension and delays.

Germany blocks Eurofighter sale to Tukiye over Imamoglu arrest concerns

A Swedish journalist was detained on his arrival in Turkey on terror-related charges and for “insulting the president”. Watch this report for more details!

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkiye over alleged terrorist connections

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is considered a key rival of Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his arrest has sparked protests in the country, with his supporters demanding his release from imprisonment. Watch this report for more details!

Turkiye: People gather to protest against Imamoglu arrest

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed the opposition for wrecking Turkiye's economy over its mass protests. The opposition has raised questions over the judicial inquiry into Istanbul's Mayor.

Erdogan vs Opposition: Unprecedented protests in Turkiye

The Republican People's Party (CHP), the main opposition party in Turkiye, officially nominated the arrested former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as its presidential candidate.

Turkiye opposition formally nominates Imamoglu as presidential candidate

The US and Europe have weighed in on the volatile situation in Turkey, which is witnessing some of its biggest protests in a decade. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced the US concerns to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in a meeting on bilateral security and trade matters in Washington. Europe rights body has also condemned what it called the disproportionate force during the protests calling on Turkish authorities to uphold the right to freedom of assembly expression.

Türkiye unrest: Over 1,400 detained since Istanbul mayor's arrest

#Gravitas As Israel continues to intensify its strikes against Syria, one question looms large, is Turkiye the new front for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

West Asia crisis: Türkiye, new front for Netanyahu

Thousands of people rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Turkey would not tolerate street terrorism. It was the third straight night that demonstrators had rallied against the arrest of Erdoğan's biggest political rival in Turkey's largest street protest in more than a decade. Watch this report for more details!

Turkiye: Demonstrations continue over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Turkiye is once again at a political crossroads, as mass protests erupt following the shocking arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Watch this report for more details!

Turkiye: Tension simmers over Istanbul Mayor's detention

Thousands of people protested against the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The mayor, who is known as Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival, was arrested on corruption & terrorism charges. Critics see this as a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on the opposition and dissenting voices in Turkiye.

Turkiye: Erdogan's top rival challenges him

Turkiye faces protests after opposition leader’s arrest

The European Union excludes the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkiye from the rearmament fund, imposing specific conditions for future participation in the initiative.

EU dumps US, UK & Turkiye from rearmament fund, sets conditions on joining plan

Turkiye now owns submarine-launched guided missile capability, a technology possessed only by a few countries worldwide.

Turkiye: World-class defence giant

A historic ceasefire between the PKK militants and Turkiye has stirred a mix of emotions in Tukiye and Iraq. Iraq has called on Turkiye and PKK to withdraw from its northern regions immediately.

Has the 40-year Turkiye-PKK conflict come to an end?

Over 150 people have died in Turkiye after consuming bootleg alcohol. We tell you more in this report.

Turkiye's poisonous alcohol claims lives

Turkey has now issued a warning to Kurdish forces in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Ankara will do whatever is required if the People's Protection Unit (YPG) fails to meet its demands. When asked what that may entail, he stated military operations. Watch in for more details!

Turkiye has legitimate concerns about PKK militants in Syria says Blinken

Saudi Arabia is negotiating to acquire 100 Kaan fighter jets from Turkiye. The country lacks a fifth-generation fighter jet, and after snubbing the U.S. is also considering France's Rafale and China’s J-31.

Saudi snubs America, eyes 100 Turkish Kaan fighter jets

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