Turkey’s parliament ratifies Mecca pact
The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, committing them to come to one another’s aid if any member is attacked.
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Tanker reports explosion near Oman’s Khasab while transiting Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
A tanker experienced an explosion near Oman’s Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz but remains operational. All crew members are safe, according to UKMTO.
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Iran demands US action, says it will not accept commitments on paper
Iran demands US action, says it will not accept commitments on paper Iran will not rely on US commitments on paper as it considers entering a new diplomatic phase with Washington, Ali Baqeri, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said, according to Fars news agency. Referring to four rounds of negotiations over the past 18 months, Baqeri said Tehran believed the United States had derailed each round through hostile actions and breaches of commitments. “We must see…
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Kenyan court sentences cult leader to 200 years in prison for murder of 190 children
A Kenyan cult leader, Paul Mackenzie, received a 200-year prison sentence after being found guilty of starving 190 children to death as part of a mass murder ritual.