Middle East powers unite
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 01:30 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A new Middle East is taking shape as Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt unite, led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The grouping stretches from the Gulf to Central and South Asia, with overlapping interests and interlocking partnerships.
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