# Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign defense pact

https://mins.news/en/item/16151

- France 24, 2026-08-07 12:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/turkey-saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-sign-defense-pact

> Progressive Democrats are seeking to gain momentum after left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated an establishment-backed rival in Michigan’s US Senate primary. The contest was viewed as a test of the Democratic Party’s future direction. El-Sayed campaigned for universal healthcare and campaign finance reform. He also called for ending unconditional US military aid to Israel, with further analysis from France 24 International Affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani.

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