Pakistan, Türkiye FMs discuss regional developments, stress dialogue for peace
ISLAMABAD, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Hakan Fidan to discuss the latest regional and international developments. Both leaders exchanged views on ongoing geopolitical challenges and emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement to promote regional peace and stability. They agreed to maintain close coordination and...
Trump praises Gulf allies, criticizes NATO oversupport in ongoing conflict
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): US President Donald Trump thanked Gulf nations for their support while sharply criticizing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, signaling growing tensions in transatlantic relations. “I want to thank the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You've been very helpful, unlike NATO,” Trump said, also acknowledging the roles of Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. In...
Zelenskyy reviews Ukrainian air defense efforts in Saudi Arabia, offers deeper security cooperation
RIYADH, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reviewed the progress of Ukrainian military experts deployed in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing enhanced cooperation to strengthen air defense capabilities against evolving threats. During his visit, Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian specialists who have been working in the Kingdom for over a week, where they briefed him on initial operational...
Ukraine, Saudi Arabia sign landmark defense cooperation agreement
RIYADH, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the signing of a significant defense cooperation arrangement between the Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahead of his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The agreement lays the groundwork for future contracts, technological collaboration, and mutual investment in defense projects, reinforcing...
TİKA, ASELSAN explore public–private partnerships for development cooperation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): The Country Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Saliha Tuna, has said that discussions were held with ASELSAN to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in Pakistan. She said TİKA’s delegation visited ASELSAN’s office in Pakistan and held a productive meeting with Cumali Ergan, where both sides exchanged views on strengthening collaboration...
Saudi Arabia restores one million hectares, plants 159 million trees under Green Initiative
RIYADH, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia has achieved a major environmental milestone by restoring one million hectares of degraded land and planting more than 159 million trees, marking significant progress under the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). Launched in 2021 by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the initiative aims to plant 10 billion trees...
Saudi Arabia’s continued G7 participation reflects rising global influence, strategic relevance: Analyst Dr. Alotaib
JEDDAH, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Group of Seven meetings for the third consecutive year as an invited country highlights the Kingdom’s growing global influence and strategic relevance, according to media consultant Dr. Naif Alotaibi. Dr. Alotaibi, who holds a PhD from the University of Sussex, said the continued presence of Saudi Arabia at the...
Russia delivers 313 tonnes of medical aid to Iran via Azerbaijan
MOSCOW, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): Russia has delivered a major shipment of humanitarian assistance to Iran, with 313 tonnes of medicines transported on Friday under the direction of President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) announced. According to official statements, the delivery marks the second large-scale consignment of medical supplies sent by Russia to Iran in...
Russia sends 150 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran via Azerbaijan
RIYADH, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): Russia has dispatched a fresh consignment of humanitarian assistance to Iran, with seven trucks carrying approximately 150 tonnes of relief supplies crossing the Azerbaijani-Iranian border on March 27, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. The aid convoy, which transited through Azerbaijan, has been handed over to Iranian authorities for distribution among...
Trump questions US commitment to NATO, cites imbalance in defense burden
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 27, 2026 (WNP): US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on Washington’s future commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, criticizing the alliance for what he described as a lack of reciprocal support for the United States. Speaking on the issue, President Trump said that while the US has consistently provided substantial financial and military backing to...