{
  "id": 1383755,
  "title": "Trump hails Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan defence pact as ‘big, bold’ step",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/trump-hails-saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-defence-pact-as-big-bold-step",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:42:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/08/17/trump-hails-saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-defence-pact-as-big-bold-step/231619"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with the signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a \"BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP\" that demonstrates the Middle East coming together to better defend itself. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and promote peace, security and stability in the region and beyond. The pact states that an attack on any member would be considered an attack on all, and the three countries will work together to resolve the Iran-US conflict.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Aug 17 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was pleased by the recent signing of a...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump hails ‘Big, Bold’ Mecca defence pact as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan forge new security bloc",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/trump-hails-big-bold-mecca-defence-pact-as-saudi-arabia-turkey-and",
        "published": "2026-08-16T23:12:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "World News Updates: Trump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/world-news-updates-trump-cheers-defense-pact-between-saudis-turkey",
        "published": "2026-08-16T23:26:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump praises Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan over joint defense agreement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/trump-praises-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-over-joint-defense",
        "published": "2026-08-16T23:44:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Trump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/trump-cheers-defense-pact-between-saudis-turkey-and-pakistan-the",
        "published": "2026-08-17T00:47:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}