The military alliance between three Sunni Muslim countries offers a powerful symbolism in a region wracked by conflict
US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate negotiations with Tehran.
Pakistan's proposal comes after Trump says Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight' unless strait reopened
A constitutional amendment in the nuclear-armed country extends the chief’s power over all the military and brings Pakistan’s highest court under tighter political control.
Cash-strapped Islamabad tries to stave off trade tariffs and deepen ties with White House
Tensions soared after last month's attack at tourist site in India-controlled Kashmir
New Delhi takes action after linking Islamabad to militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
The move comes after New Delhi halted a water-sharing treaty following a deadly terrorist attack
