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Morning Briefing: Aug. 13, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe13 August 2026

CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Türkiye: Report

Spy agency had doubts about Israeli intelligence on threat to US president in Türkiye that prompted extraordinary secret flight, says Washington Post13 August 2026

Under new rules, countries affected by war will not be able to host Eurovision

Starting next year, armed conflict, geopolitical tensions, or instability can make a winning broadcaster ineligible to host the contest12 August 2026

Russia says Britain must take first step to restore direct military contacts with Moscow

Moscow says it has received periodic signals from Britain on restoring contacts, no practical steps have been taken12 August 2026

Russia warns EU is bringing great dangers upon itself by seizing vessels

Moscow says EU's seizure of vessels violates international law and invites consequences12 August 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Armenia ties growing more constructive

Zelenskyy, Pashinyan agree to remain in regular contact after call12 August 2026

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 239

At least 3,755 injured, 287 missing12 August 2026

Mecca Agreement could be starting point for regional stability, security: Palestinian president

Mahmoud Abbas says just peace can only be achieved by ending occupation, establishing independent Palestinian state12 August 2026

Supporting Palestine is shared responsibility of all humanity: Turkish president

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas meet at presidential palace in Ankara12 August 2026

West Bank approaching 'point of no return': Russia

Russian envoy says Israeli creeping expansion in occupied Palestinian territories driving crisis12 August 2026

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