Middle East
Could Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Become the ‘Islamic NATO’ Commander? Turkey Says Military Chiefs Will Play a Key Role
The potential military leadership structure of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye has come under renewed attention. Türkiye’s Ministry of Defence has said that a coordinated political and military framework will be established involving the three countries’ defence ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs.
World News8/13/2026
President Donald Trump Confirms Secret Plane Switch in Türkiye Amid Fears of a Possible Iranian Attack
Amid fears of a possible Iranian attack, U.S. President Donald Trump was secretly transferred to another military aircraft after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye last month, according to U.S. media reports. Trump himself confirmed the move on Tuesday, saying that he switched planes on the instructions of the Secret Service and the U.S. military.
Lead News8/12/2026