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Trump Hails Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defense Pact; India Assesses Security
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed a newly signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling it a "big, bold, first step" and a sign that "the Middle East is coming together." The agreement, referred to as the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, has prompted India to weigh its national security implications. Some outlets described the pact as an "Islamic NATO." Meanwhile, other reports indicate that nine Muslim nations, including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia, condemned Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan, stating it could weaken efforts to end the war.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 14 R 4
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (14 votes, 16 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Business Today, Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Navbharat Times · The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Outlook India, South China Morning Post, The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, News18 Hindi, The Jerusalem Post, Times Now