Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have entered into a landmark mutual defence agreement, under which any aggression against one state will be considered an attack on both. The ‘Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement’ was signed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday,

On September 13, 2025 the race for Zanzibar’s presidency officially began as the ruling party-Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and opposition party ACT-Wazalendo launched their campaigns. CCM stressed on ‘stability’, ‘peace’ and ‘unity’, while ACT Wazalendo party prioritized on accountability, equity, and economic opportunity.

The Uchtepa District Criminal Court of Tashkent began hearings on August 19 in the criminal case against religious figure Alisher Tursunov, known to the public under the pseudonym Mubashshir Ahmad. The news was reported by Aziz Abidov,

 A poll revealed that 56% of "Israelis" fear traveling abroad, 67% believe the government does not represent, them and 62% support a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between the Jewish entity and Hamas, including the release of hostages. The website “Zman Yisrael,”