
Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have sealed a defense alliance. Qatari security expert Alanoud Al Thani explains what is behind the “Badr” agreement.
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Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have formed a defense alliance called “Badr”. The region is burdened by the ongoing Iran war and tensions with the USA.
Security pact between Muslim states: “The Iranians are shutting down completely, and so are the Americans”
Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have sealed a defense alliance. Qatari security expert Alanoud Al Thani explains what is behind the “Badr” agreement – and why the Iran war could escalate again.
An interview by Dunja Ramadan, Cairo

Finland's President Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Støre surprisingly spoke to Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war. The aim was to convey messages for future negotiations and de-escalation.

Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are holding de-escalation talks in Tehran. In parallel, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue, while Israel rules out a pre-election attack and arms Hezbollah.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Singapore, Japan and South Korea to deepen strategic partnerships. He calls for greater cooperation between the central powers in view of the geopolitical tensions caused by China, Russia and the USA.

Finland and Norway's heads of government spoke to Putin about negotiations for the first time. Meanwhile, Russian missile attacks on Kiev and Kharkiv continue, and a local ceasefire in Oleshky faces challenges.
Finland's President Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Støre spoke for the first time by telephone with Kremlin leader Putin about possible peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Finland's President Alexander Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed negotiations to end the war in Ukraine in an unexpected phone call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.