Türkiye, Syria sign MoU to strengthen disaster management cooperation
DAMASCUS, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Türkiye and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster and emergency management, reaffirming their commitment to humanitarian assistance, institutional capacity-building and the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Syrian refugees. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Türkiye's Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and Syria's Minister of...
Riyadh welcomes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on official visit
RIYADH, Wednesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, arrived in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking another important step in further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, the interior minister was warmly received by Saudi Arabia's Minister of...
Saudi Arabia ranked safest G20 nation as security drives growth, quality of life
RIYADH, Monday, June 29, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia has emerged as the safest country among the Group of Twenty (G20) nations, underscoring the Kingdom's success in building a secure environment that supports economic growth, tourism, investment, entertainment and an enhanced quality of life through advanced security strategies and effective governance. According to data from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
Saudi Arabia showcases premium dates, expands global market presence at New York food exhibition
NEW YORK, Monday, June 29, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia is showcasing its finest locally produced premium dates and a wide range of value-added date products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, reinforcing the Kingdom's growing position as one of the world's leading exporters of dates and highlighting the success of its agricultural diversification strategy under...
PM Shehbaz expresses condolences over Saudi helicopter crash
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 29, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed profound grief over the tragic helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of 14 Saudi nationals. In a message of condolence, the prime minister said he was deeply saddened by the tragic accident and extended heartfelt sympathies on behalf of...
Iran, Türkiye agree to expand scientific, educational cooperation
ANKARA, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (WNP): Iran and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen cooperation in science, higher education and research, with senior officials from both countries emphasizing the importance of joint academic initiatives, educational exchanges and collaboration on emerging technologies. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Türkiye's Minister...
Iraqi PM, Iranian FM Araghchi discuss regional peace, strengthening bilateral ties
BAGHDAD, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (WNP): Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting regional diplomatic initiatives aimed at enhancing peace, security and stability across the Middle East. During a meeting in Baghdad, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the latest...
Araghchi says Iran to manage reopening of Strait of Hormuz under US-Iran MoU
BAGHDAD, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz rests solely with the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging all parties to respect Tehran's management of the strategic waterway in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States. Speaking at a joint...
Araghchi meets senior Iraqi officials to coordinate funeral arrangements, discuss regional security
BAGHDAD, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate meetings on Sunday with Iraqi Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Ihsan al-Awadi and National Security Advisor Qasim al-Aboudi during his official visit to Baghdad, with discussions focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional security and coordination for forthcoming funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader. According to Iranian...