Damascus, 11 August 2026 A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s devastating civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his regime was overthrown in December 2024, bringing an end to more...

Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 07 August 2026 (APP/Anadolu) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening their strategic partnership and enhancing regional security cooperation. The agreement was concluded during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, held at Al-Safa Palace in Saudi Arabia. The landmark pact was...

Ankara, 07 August 2026 (Anadolu News) Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, security sources said. The joint defense agreement among the three countries will be signed in Saudi Arabia, the sources added. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed earlier on Friday for Saudi Arabia for a...

Doha, 06 August 2026 Iran has announced that it has reached an understanding with Oman on a proposed commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant step in ongoing bilateral discussions over one of the world's most strategically important waterways. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, both countries have agreed...

Doha, 04 August 2026 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, reaffirmed that Qatar, alongside the Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan, continues to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States in an effort to bridge differences and support regional stability. Speaking...

Doha, 02 August 2026 Ambassador Mohamed Setri reaffirmed the longstanding fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar, describing the partnership as one strengthened over decades through the close ties between King Mohammed VI and Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,, and by the enduring...

Doha, July 30 (QNA) Minister of Interior; Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya); and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani attended Thursday the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of students in the Master of Law and Master of Security Studies programmes at the...

LEFKOSA, TRNC, July 29, 2026 Following a tripartite meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, TRNC President Tufan Erhürman described the discussions as constructive and expressed cautious optimism about the future of the Cyprus issue. The meeting took place at the UN Good Offices Mission in the buffer zone...

Doha, 29 July 2026 The Turkish Embassy in Qatar hosted a reception on Wednesday at the Ambassador's Residence to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day. The event was attended by HE Dr Mustafa Göksu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Qatar, dignitaries, diplomats, Turkish Armed Forces officials stationed...

Istanbul, 27 July 2026 (Anadolu News) American actor warns Israeli leader 'will not outrun justice,' can't 'lobby history' American actor Mark Ruffalo issued a sharp rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that the removal of the International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor cannot hide his atrocities in Gaza. “You are a murderous maniac...