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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal
The pact follows nearly a year of negotiations and as the Iran war exposes Gulf states' security vulnerabilities.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions
The planned pact would deepen cooperation between Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad as the three countries seek greater strategic influence in the region.
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Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck
According to the reports, security forces stated that the terrorist had been collecting aid from the private sector, meaning that a private vendor had purchased it.
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Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims
Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."
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Unitree's Impressive Off-Road Dog-Bot/Pack Mule
It might seem silly to develop a dog robot that can breakdance, as Chinese robotics brand Unitree has done. However, they've put all that agility to practical use.
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Sonic's Focus on the UX of Pencil Cases
Here Japanese stationery manufacturer Sonic rethinks the humble pencil case, which is typically a form-follows-function rectangle.
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Chinese Autonomous Buses are Spreading Around the World
S. was the dominant industrial power. We enjoyed conveniences and luxuries not readily available in other parts of the world, from air conditioning to appliances to cutting-edge vehicles.
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Meet Fusion Forward Competition Juror Michelle Lee, Partner at IDEO San Francisco
As a Partner and Executive Managing Director at IDEO San Francisco , Michelle Lee leads multidisciplinary teams of researchers, designers, and engineers across sectors ranging from healthcare and workplace culture to responsible digital design and the circular economy.
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Roof Racks That Automatically Lift and Lower the Load For You
These powered arms eliminate the single biggest hassle of a roof rack: The loading and unloading. They're made by multiple Chinese manufacturers you've never heard of, like Sionto and Kayjay.
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Combining Computational Design with Wicker
Wicker story is the name of an initiative by architect Priyanka Narula and her firm, Hyderabad-based Prelab Design Studio. "The project was a response to a prolonged quest to define the future of design in the Indian context," Narula writes.
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Second White's Sleek Folding Electric Scooter
This strange-looking suitcase… …is actually a piece of portable mobility. "It is a lightweight 3-stage folding electric kickboard that can be easily carried with one hand," writes South Korean design firm Second White.
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Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'
Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.
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I’m the Only Sibling Who Knows About My Dad’s “Other” Side. I Have a Plan for After He’s Gone.
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
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I Own Several Vacation Properties. But There Are Two Guests I’ll Never Let Stay, No Matter What It Does to My Marriage.
Only I decide who stays in my houses.
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Houthi attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces
A military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Thursday's attacks on troop camps were the worst in Yemen since 2022.
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Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's ongoing drone revolution
Ukraine has built a sprawling drone industry from scratch, hailed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the best in the world.
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Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Senior Director of Podcast Operations? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
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Slate Mini Crossword for Aug. 7, 2026
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