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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South drills
Hürriyet 12 Aug 2026

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South drills

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Aug. 12, Seoul's military said, days before the planned start of massive U.S.-South Korea joint dri…

Fidan meets Libyan leaders under Ankara’s ‘one Libya’ policy
Hürriyet 12 Aug 2026

Fidan meets Libyan leaders under Ankara’s ‘one Libya’ policy

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with senior Libyan officials in Tripoli on Aug. 11 as Türkiye expanded its diplomatic engagement across the country’s east and west.

Palestinian president in Ankara for talks with Erdoğan
Hürriyet 12 Aug 2026

Palestinian president in Ankara for talks with Erdoğan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Ankara on Aug. 11 for a three-day official visit, ahead of talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Aug. 12.

Foreign ministry condemns Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan
Hürriyet 12 Aug 2026

Foreign ministry condemns Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Türkiye has condemned Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, saying the decision violates international law and carries no legal weight.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Al Jazeera 12 Aug 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Ukraine’s president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.

Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022
Al Jazeera 12 Aug 2026

Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.

Oil and Gold Prices Surge as Global Markets Brace
Channel8 English 12 Aug 2026

Oil and Gold Prices Surge as Global Markets Brace

Energy and precious metal markets are facing renewed pressure as geopolitical tensions and major monetary and economic developments drive investor uncertainty.

Pakistan makes final truce push as US-Iran deadline looms
The National 12 Aug 2026

Pakistan makes final truce push as US-Iran deadline looms

Pakistan is making a final push to revive a US-Iran peace deal, with four days left before the 60-day negotiating window agreed to by Washington and Tehran expires. Pakistani Inte…

Türkiye plans interagency push on critical minerals
Hürriyet 12 Aug 2026

Türkiye plans interagency push on critical minerals

Türkiye plans to establish two interagency bodies to coordinate policy on critical minerals and raw materials, with the aim of increasing domestic production and reducing supply r…

Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Tehran
Al Jazeera 12 Aug 2026

Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Tehran

Iran’s top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the US meets its conditions.

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
NPR 12 Aug 2026

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive …

Pakistan says 3 nationals killed in Houthi Red Sea attack
DW 12 Aug 2026

Pakistan says 3 nationals killed in Houthi Red Sea attack

Pakistan's foreign minister has said Islamabad "strongly condemns" Houthi attacks on commercial vessels while offering condolences to the families of the dead.