Turkey

According to The New York Times, CNN and CBS News, an underwater archaeology team has discovered what may be the world’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey’s coast, described by researchers as a ’time capsule at the bottom of the sea.’ The episode again focuses outside attention on underwater archaeology, early Mediterranean trade history and cultural heritage protection. The reports note that if confirmed, the find could significantly push back the history of human maritime activity in these waters and provide extremely rare physical evidence for studying early shipbuilding, cargo transport and cross-cultural trade.

Core Summary Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have formally signed a mutual defence agreement, pledging that an attack on any one member will be considered an attack on all three. The historic pact, signed amid escalating Middle East tensions, represents a breakthrough in security cooperation among major Muslim powers and could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the region and beyond. Event Details According to Reuters and BBC reporting, the three nations issued a joint statement declaring that “any act of aggression against one member constitutes aggression against all.” Pakistan emphasized that the agreement demonstrates the three countries’ firm solidarity in the face of regional security threats. ...

US President Trump attends NATO summit in Turkey amid deep divisions on Russia policy, defense spending, and Middle East strategy.

Turkish police raided CHP offices with tear gas and rubber bullets, days after a court ruling removed the party’s leadership.