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politics2 hours ago•2 min saved

France Hosts MBS in Paris for Security and Energy Talks Amid Gulf Realignments

President Macron will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a two-day state visit in Paris, kicking off with the Esports World Cup final and continuing with talks on regional security and expanding economic ties. Discussions will cover energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran conflict, Gaza-Israel, and broader Gulf stability, with several health, transport, and energy agreements set to be signed, as Riyadh seeks diversified security partnerships highlighted by the Mecca pact with Turkey and Pakistan.

via Al Jazeera|

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world6 days ago•6 min saved

Mecca Pact Grows a Regional Shield Amid Questions Over U.S. Security Backing

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a Mecca joint defense pact to create a regional security framework that could reduce reliance on the U.S. Trump welcomed the move as a sign of growing regional self-reliance, but analysts say it may add deterrence options without replacing Washington’s security umbrella. The agreement is conditional, requiring each country to decide if and how to provide aid, and its real impact remains untested as the U.S. continues to play a role in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

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